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Rs 25 crore loss: 45 fishing boats gutted in fire at Vizag fishing harbour

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 21 November 2023
A massive fire broke out at the Visakhapatnam fishing harbour, destroying 45 mechanised fishing boats. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with some suggesting it started during a party on one of the boats, while others claim it was a result of a fight between two groups of fishermen. The loss is estimated to be several crores, and many of the boats were not insured. Thankfully, there were no reported casualties. The government has promised to financially support the affected fishermen.
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News video: Watch: Huge fire, blasts at Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour, 23 boats turn to ash | Oneindia News

Watch: Huge fire, blasts at Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour, 23 boats turn to ash | Oneindia News 03:02

A massive fire broke out at a fishing harbour in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on Monday morning. The fire, which initially began on one boat, gradually spread to 40 boats. #Visakhapatnam #VisakhapatnamFishingHarbourFire #VizagFishingHarbour #FishingHarbourFireNews #ViralVideo #AndhraPradesh...

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