Boats And Ships Burned In 2021: 51
2021-01-31 - Two boats destroyed by fire while docked at The Clipper Marina on Palmer Street in coastal Quincy (Massachusetts), nobody aboard:http://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2021/01/31/firefighters-tackling-blaze-quincy-boat-dock/4330407001/
http://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/31/metro/two-boats-destroyed-fire-quincy-marina/
http://thequincysun.com/fire-destroys-two-boats-at-quincy-marina/
2021-01-31 - Boat bursts into flame on the Fraser River in coastal Vancouver (Canada):
http://vancouversun.com/news/three-jump-for-their-lives-after-boat-catches-fire-on-the-fraser-river
http://www.iheartradio.ca/cjad/news/3-jump-overboard-after-boat-catches-fire-on-fraser-river-1.14487154
http://www.castanet.net/news/BC/323639/Three-people-jump-overboard-during-boat-explosion-on-the-Fraser-River
http://bc.ctvnews.ca/3-jump-overboard-after-boat-catches-fire-on-fraser-river-1.5290125
http://www.citynews1130.com/2021/01/31/fraser-river-musqueam-boat-explosion/
2021-01-30 - Boat bursts into flame while docked at Pope’s Island Marina in coastal New Bedford (Massachusetts):
http://wbsm.com/new-bedford-boat-fire-popes-island/
2021-01-28 - Four boats and marina building destroyed by fire on Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith (New Hampshire), nobody there:
http://www.wmur.com/article/fire-burns-at-meredith-marina/35355505
http://www.wesh.com/article/fire-burns-at-meredith-marina/35368868
http://news.yahoo.com/fire-meredith-marina-destroys-building-035623839.html
http://www.unionleader.com/news/safety/no-injuries-but-thursday-fire-at-destroys-building-and-boats-at-meredith-marina/article_4df646a6-ee03-5007-aa9e-98f177726d14.html
http://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/major-fire-damages-meredith-marina/article_a0b056f4-61c9-11eb-9486-6b81a63b776f.html
Quote:"He said in addition to the building, four boats were destroyed and a couple others have heat damage. Jones said no one was inside the building at the time of the fire and no one was hurt."
2021-01-27 - Fishing trawler 'No. 96 Oyang' bursts into flame, crew abandons ship, near coastal Manila (Philippine Islands):
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2021/32465/korean-trawler-fire-34-crew-evacuated-safe-philipp/
http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/361105/34-foreign-individuals-rescued-from-fishing-vessel-fire-to-arrive-in-cebu-city-tonight
http://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/01/28/pcg-rescues-32-foreign-seafarers-from-a-burning-vessel/
http://mb.com.ph/2021/01/28/34-seafarers-rescued-from-an-abandoned-korean-fishing-vessel-damaged-by-fire/
http://tempo.com.ph/2021/01/28/korean-fishing-vessel-catches-fire-34-rescued/
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/34-rescued-crew-men-arrive-075300869.html
Quote:"Trawler NO.96 OYANG caught fire early in the morning Jan 26 in Philippines sea E of Manila, 34 crew had to abandon the ship and went into life rafts."
2021-01-27 - Boat bursts into flame at 11:39 PM while parked on trailer on the island of Tortola (British Virgin Islands):
http://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/go-fast-boat-destroyed-by-fire-in-west-end
2021-01-26 - Houseboat bursts into flame while docked at Bald Ridge Marina on Lake Lanier in Cumming (Georgia), nobody aboard:
http://www.forsythnews.com/news/public-safety/houseboat-burns-marina-forsyth-county/
Quote:"According to Forsyth County Fire Department Division Chief Jason Shivers, a houseboat caught on fire on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Bald Ridge Marina. The owner of the boat was not at the marina at the time and there were no injuries."
2021-01-26 - Boat explodes into flame on the Macquarie River in Mookerawa (Australia), 1 injured:
http://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/7101095/man-airlifted-to-sydney-in-serious-condition-following-boat-explosion/
2021-01-25 - Ship 'Fukuho' bursts into flame at port in coastal Parepare (Indonesia):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Fukuho-9073347.html
Quote:"On Jan 23, 2021, a fire broke out in a cabin of the 'Fukuho' in the port of Cappa Ujung in Parepare City. The vessel was about to depart when one of the crew cabins caught fire."
2021-01-24 - Boat bursts into flame in the wee hours behind Clipper Cove near coastal Okaloosa Island (Florida):
http://weartv.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-boat-catches-fire-near-okaloosa-island
http://mynbc15.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-boat-catches-fire-near-okaloosa-island
http://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/fire-officials-investigating-sunday-morning-sailboat-fire-on-okaloosa-island/
http://www.newsbreak.com/florida/okaloosa-island/news/2150782234890/investigation-underway-after-boat-catches-fire-near-okaloosa-island
2021-01-24 - Four boats go up in flames in coastal Sai Kung (China):
http://www.dimsumdaily.hk/2-yachts-catch-fire-in-sai-kung/
Quote:"A speedboat caught fire in the sea in Sai Kung at 7pm today. The fire spread to another 3 boats nearby."
2021-01-23 - Yacht bursts into flame off coastal Port Erin (Isle of Man):
http://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/port-erin-lifeboat-called-out-after-fire-on-45ft-yacht/
http://rnli.org/news-and-media/2021/january/24/port-st-mary-rnli-launched-to-assist-yacht-after-engine-fire
http://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/port-erin-lifeboat-called-out-after-fire-on-45ft-yacht/
http://www.energyfm.net/cms/news_story_660322.html
http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cfm?id=60155
2021-01-22 - Two boats destroyed by fire, another damaged, while docked in coastal Newport Beach (California):
http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2021-01-22/3-boats-damaged-in-newport-beach-boat-fire
http://patch.com/california/newportbeach/boat-fire-causes-major-damage-newport-beach
http://newstral.com/en/article/en/1170519079/3-boats-damaged-in-newport-beach-boat-fire
2021-01-22 - Fishing boat bursts into flame while docked in coastal Prince Rupert (Canada):
http://www.thenorthernview.com/news/boat-fire-under-investigation/
http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/boat-fire-under-investigation/
http://www.cfnrfm.ca/2021/01/22/prince-rupert-fire-rescue-responds-to-boat-fire/
2021-01-22 - Fishing boat bursts into flame in coastal Kakinada (India), 4 injured:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/four-fishermen-injured-as-boat-catches-fire/article33638952.ece
http://www.punjabnewsexpress.com/national/news/3-injured-as-fishing-boat-catches-fires-in-andhras-kakinada-129117
http://menafn.com/1101474801/3-injured-as-fishing-boat-catches-fires-in-Andhras-Kakinada
http://www.mangalorean.com/3-injured-as-fishing-boat-catches-fires-in-andhras-kakinada/
http://www.uniindia.com/news/south/fire-ap-boat/2299366.html
2021-01-22 - Fishing boat bursts into flame off coastal Rameswaram (India):
http://in.news.yahoo.com/boat-worth-rs-50-lakh-064009343.html
http://twitter.com/ANI/status/1352845754360946688
2021-01-21 - Yacht bursts into flame while docked at marina in coastal Cambridge (Maryland):
http://www.wmdt.com/2021/01/late-night-boat-fire-under-investigation-in-dorchester-co/
http://www.wrde.com/story/43217859/developing-overnight-cambdrige-boat-fire
http://www.wboc.com/story/43217859/developing-overnight-cambdrige-boat-fire
http://www.wgmd.com/fire-heavily-damages-vessel-at-yacht-basin-in-dorchester-co/
http://www.newsbreak.com/maryland/cambridge/safety/2149653480751/late-night-boat-fire-under-investigation-in-dorchester-co
2021-01-19 - Boat bursts into flame while docked in coastal Abingdon (Maryland), nobody aboard:
http://patch.com/maryland/belair/otter-point-boat-fire-caused-10k-damage-fire-marshal
2021-01-18 - Argentine Navy cargo ship 'Ara Canal Beagle' damaged by fire while docked in coastal Buenos Aires (Argentine):
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2021/32309/antarctic-supply-expedition-delayed-fire/
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Ara-Canal-Beagle-7529017.html
Quote: "Argentine Navy supply cargo ship ARA CANAL BEAGLE was about to set sail for Antarctica expedition to deliver supplies to research stations, but voyage had to be delayed after Jan 13 fire. Fire occurred in an officer’s cabin and spread to another cabin used as a storeroom for mattresses and other ship’s supplies. Fire reportedly, was confined and prevented from spreading further, and finally, extinguished, by the crew. The ship was berthed at Buenos Aires and as of Jan 18, remained docked."
2021-01-18 - Yacht destroyed by fire while dry-docked at marina in coastal Cortez (Florida):
http://www.mysuncoast.com/2021/01/18/crews-work-extinguish-fire-onboard-boat/
http://www.amisun.com/2021/01/18/wmfr-responds-to-fire-at-cortez-cove-marina/
http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article248591670.html
2021-01-17 - Boat bursts into flame while docked at marina, fire scorches megayacht, in coastal Fort Lauderdale (Florida):
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fort-lauderdale/fl-ne-boat-fire-fort-lauderdale-20210117-kylu64tcmrhotoyhc5sdcwp4im-story.html
http://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/boat-catches-fire-at-fort-lauderdale-marina-causing-damage-to-yacht-no-injuries/
http://news.yahoo.com/yacht-damaged-small-boat-catches-175600523.html
Quote: "It was the second fire of the day for the Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Department. 'We had a house fire this morning,' Gollan said. The fire broke out around 8 a.m. at a house in the 800 block of Northeast 17 Court. A cat inside the house died. No one else was injured but the house was totaled, Gollan said."
2021-01-16 - Three boats go up in flames while anchored off coastal Mangrol (India):
http://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/local/gujarat/junagadh/mangrol/news/heavy-damage-in-boat-fire-in-mangrol-128130855.html
Quote: "A sudden fire broke out last night in boats anchored off the coast of Mangrol port. During which the fire was brought under control after a struggle of two and a half hours. In which three boats were burnt and huge damage was caused."
2021-01-15 - Fishing trawler 'Min Fa Yu' damaged by fire southeast of Eluanbi (Taiwan):
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Yong-Feng-8401793.html
Quote: "The Taiwanese fishing trawler 'Min Fa Yu' has rescued the 22 crew members of the 'Yong Feng' on Jan 13 after its engine room caught fire 485 nautical miles southeast of Eluanbi."
2021-01-15 - Two boats go up in flames at 1 AM while parked in boat storage yard near beach in coastal Larnaca on the island of Cyprus (Greece):
http://cyprus-mail.com/2021/01/15/two-boats-on-fire-in-larnaca/
Quote: "Two boats in Larnaca were badly damaged by a fire which broke out early on Friday. Around 1am, police were told a fire was raging in a fenced-in boat storage facility in Touzhane street near Mackenzie beach."
2021-01-13 - Fishing trawler damaged by cargo hold fire in coastal Port Nelson (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/123953182/trawler-workers-evacuated-after-fire-at-port-nelson
2021-01-13 - Boat bursts into flame on trailer while being towed on highway near Tai Tapu (New Zealand):
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/123948508/jet-boat-catches-fire-while-being-towed-on-state-highway-in-canterbury
http://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-districts/star-selwyn/jet-boat-goes-smoke-state-highway-75-canterbury
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jet-boat-catches-fire-while-being-towed-in-canterbury/IQGGOTHPDVKH7I2MWQ74EO4YOI/
2021-01-12 - Fishing boat bursts into flame in coastal Frances Bay (Australia):
http://australianonlinenews.com.au/2021/01/13/large-boat-destroyed-in-huge-fire-near-fishermans-wharf/
http://www.news.com.au/national/northern-territory/24metre-boat-destroyed-in-huge-fire-near-fishermans-wharf/video/1447b176eecef9af131a84ac01a00074
http://www.kalminer.com.au/news/nt/24m-commercial-boat-destroyed-in-huge-fire-overnight-in-frances-bay-at-hornibrooks-wharf-ng-f6b50e0ec870334011279d464216c964
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=202953729743607&story_fbid=3777956298909981
http://www.miragenews.com/vessel-fire-in-darwin-city/
2021-01-11 - Boat bursts into flame in boat yard on coastal Manoel Island (Malta):
http://newsbook.com.mt/en/boat-fire-manoel-island-224350/
Quote: "A boat caught fire in a Manoel Island boat yard. A small explosion was also heard in the area."
2021-01-10 - Boat bursts into flame on the Hawkesbury River in Cumberland Reach (Australia), 3 injured:
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/three-girls-burnt-nsw-boat-fire-075255751--spt.html
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/disaster-and-emergency/three-girls-burnt-in-nsw-boat-fire-ng-s-2044820
http://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/three-girls-have-sustained-burns-to-their-legs-following-a-boat-fire-north-of-sydney/news-story/40982374d1eb54016c582f071bee975f
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/three-girls-have-sustained-burns-to-their-legs-following-a-boat-fire-north-of-sydney/news-story/40982374d1eb54016c582f071bee975f
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/nsw/three-girls-have-sustained-burns-to-their-legs-following-a-boat-fire-north-of-sydney-ng-40982374d1eb54016c582f071bee975f
http://www.ntnews.com.au/breaking-news/three-girls-have-sustained-burns-to-their-legs-following-a-boat-fire-north-of-sydney/news-story/40982374d1eb54016c582f071bee975f
Quote: "A boat fire northwest of Sydney has left three young girls with burns to their legs. The girls - aged 10, eight and six - suffered the burns in the onboard fire near Holmes Drive at Cumberland Reach on Sunday afternoon."
2021-01-10 - Boat bursts into flame on the Murray River near Blanchetown (Australia):
http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/news-and-media/media-alerts/boat-fire-at-paisley-10-january-2021/
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-11/boat-fire-on-murray-and-pool-explosion/13046512
2021-01-10 - Fishing boat bursts into flame in the wee hours off coastal New Mangalore Port (India):
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/coast-guard-rescues-fishermen-from-tamil-nadu/article33544941.ece
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2021/jan/10/11-tn-fishermenrescued-by-coast-guard-after-boat-catches-fire-2248277.html
2021-01-09 - Yacht bursts into flame and kills man at 6:15 AM while docked at marina in coastal Brooklyn (New York):
http://nypost.com/2021/01/09/firefighters-called-to-nyc-boat-fire-discover-dead-man-on-board/
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-nyc-boat-fire-man-dead-20210109-vanvhcz7tfe2le53wxibxula2q-story.html
http://www.newsbreak.com/new-york/brooklyn/safety/2141750781651/man-86-killed-in-boat-fire-near-brooklyn-bridge-park
http://www.radio.com/1010wins/news/local/man-86-dies-in-boat-fire-at-brooklyn-bridge-park-marina
http://news.yahoo.com/man-killed-brooklyn-bridge-park-225900340.html
http://news.yahoo.com/man-86-killed-boat-fire-183900033.html
Quote: "Firefighters called to extinguish a boat fire in Brooklyn were shocked to find a dead man onboard, officials said. The episode unfolded at 6:15 a.m. Saturday when cops and firefighters responded to a 911 call regarding a boat blaze at Pier 5 Marina in Brooklyn Bridge park, the NYPD said."
2021-01-09 - Two boats destroyed by fire while docked at marina on Lake Taupo in Taupo (New Zealand), nobody aboard:
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/taupo-marina-blaze-fire-guts-pair-of-motorboats/7EXOREEZLXOVOUBZ2AJD6CJQR4/
http://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/boat-goes-up-in-flames-taup-marina
Quote: "A pair of motorboats have been burned to a cinder in Taupo's marina today, streaming black smoke across the Waikato town."
2021-01-08 - Livestock carrier ship 'Bashar One Transport' bursts into flame in shipyard in coastal Tuzla (Turkey):
http://www.fleetmon.com/maritime-news/2021/32225/livestock-carrier-fire-tuzla-turkey/
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Bashar-One-Transport-8506361.html
Quote: "Fire erupted on board of, reportedly, livestock carrier BASHAR ONE TRANSPORT, docked at Tuzla Shiprepair Yard, Turkey, at night Jan 7 or during the night Jan 7-8. Understood fire erupted in cargo compartments."
2021-01-07 - Yacht 'N Our Way' bursts into flame near coastal Islamorada (Florida):
http://keysweekly.com/42/fwc-responds-to-vessel-fire-in-islamorada/
http://wsvn.com/news/local/florida/2-escape-burning-boat-off-islamorada/
http://www.newsbreak.com/florida/islamorada/accident/2140667921551/fwc-responds-to-vessel-fire-in-islamorada
http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2021/01/08/coast-guard-responds-pleasure-boat-fire-florida-keys/6592625002/
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/coast-guard-responds-to-boat-fire-in-florida-keys/vp-BB1cAUnf
http://nbc-2.com/news/state/2021/01/08/flames-rip-through-boat-in-the-florida-keys/
http://www.yahoo.com/gma/coast-guard-responds-boat-fire-180014610.html
2021-01-05 - Boat bursts into flame on trailer in parking lot at Kerr Lake (North Carolina), 1 injured:
http://www.carolinasportsman.com/featured/boat-fire-on-ramp-at-kerr-lake-leaves-father-with-serious-burns/
2021-01-04 - Museum ship 'Friederike von Papenburg' bursts into flame in Papenburg (Germany):
http://www.tellerreport.com/news/2021-01-04-%0A---fire-on-museum-ship--no-evidence-of-the-cause-of-the-fire-%0A--.B17Cg_gCw.html
http://www.de24.news/en/2021/01/friederike-von-papenburg-fire-extinguished-on-museum-ship-ndr-de-nachrichten-lower-saxony.html
2021-01-03 - Boat bursts into flame at 3:30 AM at shipyard along San Diego Bay in coastal National City (California):
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2021-01-03/fire-engulfs-unoccupied-boat-in-national-city-shipyard-no-one-injured
2021-01-01 - Boat, vehicles and garage go up in flames at home on Catamaran Drive in Citrus Heights (California):
http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2021/01/01/citrus-heights-fire-house-boat/
Quote: "The fire spread to a boat and a couple of vehicles parked in the driveway and the attic."