Fire heavily damages fishing boat at Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham
A 68-foot fishing boat was heavily damaged by fire early Sunday as it was moored in Squalicum Harbor.
There were no injuries in the fire, which was reported about 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Capt. Dustin Michaelis of the Bellingham Fire Department told The Bellingham Herald.
Bellingham’s fireboat the Salish Star is moored in the marina nearby and poured water on the blaze, Michaelis told The Bellingham Herald in a phone call.
“The Salish Star made the initial attack and its crew was able to get it mostly out,” he said.
The boat, called the Alaskan Girl, suffered heavy damage to the top deck, cabin and galley, Michaelis said. It remained afloat.
Michaelis was unsure if fuel or hazardous chemicals leaked into the water.
Cause and origin of the fire weren’t immediately known, and a damage estimate was unavailable, Michaelis said.
This story was originally published October 27, 2024 at 11:17 AM.
