A major fire wreaked havoc at the Vishakhapatnam harbour, engulfing at least 25 fishing boats. Despite efforts by multiple fire engines, an Indian Navy vessel had to be deployed to bring the blaze under control. The estimated loss from this incident, where each boat cost nearly ₹15 lakh ($18K) stands within the range of ₹4-5 crores (around half a million dollars).

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India: 25 boats engulfed by massive fire at Vishakhapatnam harbour, criminal angle suspected

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh): A massive fire broke out at Visakhapatnam fishing harbour on November 20. The fire that started with the first boat eventually spread to 40 boats. Several fire tenders reached the spot to control the fire. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.

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Andhra Pradesh: Massive fire breaks out at Visakhapatnam fishing harbour; over 30 boats gutted

45 boats gutted in Visakhapatnam harbour fire; no casualties. Loss estimated at ₹20 cr. Fire suspected to have started in one boat, spread due to wind. 11 fire tenders, police & fire personnel rushed to spot. No loss of life or injury. Govt to pay 80% compensation for damaged boats.

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Fire destroys 45 mechanised boats at Vizag fishing harbour

The fire broke out on a boat at the Visakhapatnam fishing harbour and then spread to nearly 35 fibre-mechanised boats at midnight

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Andhra Pradesh: Massive Fire Leaves Nearly 40 Boats Gutted at Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour

About 23 fishing boats turned to ashes in a massive fire at a fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam last night. The estimated loss in the shocking incident is Rs 30 crore.

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Huge Fire, Blasts At Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour, 23 Boats Turn To Ash

The police said the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. A case has been filed and an investigation is underway.

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Andhra Pradesh: Over 30 fishing boats gutted in massive fire at Visakhapatnam harbour

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A massive fire broke out at Visakhapatnam jetty area in the early hours of Monday in which 35 fishing boats were gutted.

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35 fishing boats destroyed in massive fire at Visakhapatnam harbour

A massive fire that broke out on Sunday midnight at a fishing harbour in Visakhapatnam has gutted 35 fibre-mechanised boats. Several fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames as soon as they were informed about the fire. The fire has been brought under control now, as reported by news agency ANI. No deaths or injuries were reported in the matter. A case has been lodged and the cause of the fire is being ascertained.
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Massive Fire Guts 35 Boats At Fishing Harbour In Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam

A massive fire broke out at the fishing harbour in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam that enveloped 40 boats.

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Andhra Pradesh news: Fire breaks out at Visakhapatnam fishing harbour, 40 boats charred

Damage to the tune of Rs. 25-30 crore is being feared due to the fire in the port. The owners could not hold back their tears after seeing the fire in their boats. Locals said that they suspect that unknown people did this. Witnesses said that the incident happened at 11 pm.

बंदरगाह में आग लगने से 25-30 करोड़ रुपये की नुकसान की आशंका जताई जा रही है. अपनी नावों में लगी आग को देखकर मालिक अपने आंसू नहीं रोक पाए. स्थानीय लोगों ने बताया कि उन्हें संदेह है कि अज्ञात लोगों ने ऐसा किया. प्रत्यक्षदर्शियों ने बताया कि हादसा रात 11 बजे हुआ.

ANDHRA PRADESH: विशाखापत्तनम में बंदरगाह में भीषण आग, 40 नावें जलकर खाक- 30 करोड़ के नुकसान की आशंका

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ANDHRA PRADESH: Massive fire in the port of Visakhapatnam, 40 boats burnt down — there is a possibility of damage worth 30 Crore

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The fire broke out around 11.30 pm on Sunday in a boat owned by Balaji in zero jetty and was doused by 4 am on Monday, officials said. Police are probing the role of the group of 10 to 15 people who quarrelled over a transaction. No death or injury was reported in the accident.

India: 25 boats engulfed by massive fire at Vishakhapatnam harbour, criminal angle suspected

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