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Boat fire breaks out near Mayflower Marina in Plymouth

Mayflower Marina in Plymouth. © Plymouth Plus

A fire broke out on board a motor vessel near Mayflower Marina this afternoon, prompting a large response from emergency services in Plymouth.

Plymouth Coastguard Rescue Team was quickly sent to the scene alongside the RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat.

Fire crews from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service attended, along with officers from Devon and Cornwall Police.

Boats moored at Mayflower Marina. © Plymouth Plus

The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed. The vessel involved has not been named, but it is understood to be a private motorboat moored near the marina.

A spokesperson for HM Coastguard told Plymouth Plus:

"A fire on board a motor vessel near Mayflower Marina at about 1.40pm on 25 May was safely extinguished with no injuries reported.
"Plymouth Coastguard Rescue Team was sent as well as the RNLI's all-weather lifeboat from Plymouth.
"Devon and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service and Devon and Cornwall Police attended."
Entrance to Mayflower Marina. © Plymouth Plus

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