Flames and smoke affected the Newton Yacht Club Thursday morning as emergency crews responded to a boat fire on the docks of Nonantum Road. The incident prompted a quick response, with WHDH reporting that firefighters were still working to extinguish the fire near 10:30 a.m., and the nearby dock sustained damage.
Newton's Fire Chief Gregory Gentile, seen in footage from SKY7-HD, described the boat as "engulphed" in flames upon the arrival of fire services. Amid strong winds, firefighters worked to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby vessels, as noted by WHDH.
No injuries were reported in the incident, and by about 12:30 p.m., the fire had been extinguished. However, the boat was deemed a total loss. Chief Gentile, in a statement obtained by WHDH, reflected on the situation, "It could have been a lot worse," he said. "The guys did a great job." After the flames were extinguished, a tower of black smoke was visible from the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Environmental factors were significant, with further complications arising from the boat's fuel. Monitoring hot spots remained an essential task for crews who persisted on the scene to ensure no resurfacing of the fire. NBC Boston confirms that the cause of the blaze is still under investigation while officials from the state Department of Environmental Protection manage the remaining fuel concerns.
The facility, situated along the Charles River, was affected by the day's events. As reported by NBC Boston, the fire department confirmed no one was injured and the situation was isolated to a single boat.
