Boat "fully destroyed" in blaze as 20 firefighters deployed to sea at Gosport
The vessel was engulfed in flames with smoke seen from across the area
Around 20 firefighters from across the area were deployed to tackle a boat blaze at Gilkicker Point, Gosport - with the vessel left “fully destroyed”.
Fire crews from Fareham, Gosport, Cosham, Havant and Eastleigh were alerted at 12.10pm when multiple 999 calls were made to the fire control room. No one was injured during the incident.
A fire service spokesperson previously said: “Members of the public are asked to avoid the area due to the number of emergency services vehicles on the scene.”
Now, giving an update, the spokesperson confirmed the fire is out and said: “The fire is now out and a stop message was received at 1.50pm. Around 20 firefighters, supported by HM Coastguard, extinguished the blaze which fully destroyed the boat. Fortunately, no injuries were reported."
An eyewitness had said: “Horrible to see and praying that crew are safe.”