An Everett marina witnessed swift action by local firefighters as they subdued a boat fire, ensuring no harm befell those nearby. Just after 4 p.m., the Everett Fire Department was summoned to the Port of Everett North Marina A-dock, where flames had taken hold of a sizable vessel, as detailed on the City of Everett's official website.
Initial attempts to halt the fire with extinguishers were thwarted by the fire's rapid expansion, necessitating the fire department's intervention. After attempting to put out the fire themselves, the flames began to grow, forcing them to call 911. Firefighters who arrived at the scene found the fire's origin at the stern and, displaying commendable efficiency, extinguished it by 4:20 p.m., containing the damage to the back of the boat, preventing it from ravaging the entire vessel or adjoining docks and boats, the emergency responders acted quickly and no injuries were reported during the incident.
Evacuation procedures ensured that individuals on both the affected and surrounding boats were unharmed. While the vessel suffered damage, specifically to the thruster and its batteries, the swift response averted further devastation, as reported by the city's website.
The Everett Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of a recent boat fire. Early findings suggest the vessel's thruster may have overheated while battling strong currents and wind during docking. Officials believe the strain on the equipment may have sparked the blaze. The investigation is still in its early stages, and more details are expected as it continues.
