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Fire destroys boat at Paradip fishing harbour
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 04:40 AM
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A boat was completely destroyed after a fire broke out at the fishing harbour in Paradip, Odisha. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.
A fire erupted at the Paradip fishing harbour in Odisha, leading to the total loss of a boat docked at the facility. Witnesses reported seeing thick smoke and flames spreading rapidly, prompting immediate response from the harbour's fire brigade and local emergency services.
Firefighters managed to contain the blaze within a short period, but the damage to the vessel was extensive, rendering it beyond repair. No injuries were reported among the harbour workers or nearby fishermen, and the incident did not affect other boats in the vicinity.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the origin of the fire, examining possibilities ranging from electrical faults to accidental ignition. The harbour management has assured that safety protocols will be reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of coastal infrastructure to fire hazards, prompting calls for enhanced fire safety measures at fishing harbours across the state.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Firefighters managed to contain the blaze within a short period, but the damage to the vessel was extensive, rendering it beyond repair. No injuries were reported among the harbour workers or nearby fishermen, and the incident did not affect other boats in the vicinity.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the origin of the fire, examining possibilities ranging from electrical faults to accidental ignition. The harbour management has assured that safety protocols will be reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of coastal infrastructure to fire hazards, prompting calls for enhanced fire safety measures at fishing harbours across the state.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.