Two boats destroyed in yacht club fire
An early-morning fire at the Newton Yacht Club destroyed two boats along the Charles River, according to authorities.
Firefighters responded to the blaze at 3:31 a.m, which began on a docked boat at the club, according to the Newton Fire Department.
One line currently in operation. pic.twitter.com/0kidb96Ykn
— Newton Fire (@NewtonFireDept) May 3, 2016
The fire quickly spread to another boat docked nearby, and officials cut both boats free in order to save the surrounding boats. The closest fire hydrant was about 3,500 feet away on the shore, according to the Newton Fire Department.
2 lines in operation. Both boats were cut loose from the dock to save the surrounding boats. pic.twitter.com/EQ4uHiubjB
— Newton Fire (@NewtonFireDept) May 3, 2016
Still, some of the docked boats were damaged before the burning boats were cut free.
Nearby boats were damaged from the fire prior to the boats being cut loose. pic.twitter.com/BQ2UO7f3KM
— Newton Fire (@NewtonFireDept) May 3, 2016
Officials said they are working to prevent gas and oil from drifting down the Charles. Newton fire officials asked drivers who use Nonantum Road to seek alternate routes during the morning commute.
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