A major fire broke out at the Visakhapatnam fishing harbour on Sunday night, destroying 35 boats. The fire reportedly started at around 11 pm and spread quickly to the nearby boats.
The fire brigade rushed to the spot and took about three hours to bring the fire under control. However, by that time, the damage had been done.
The fire is believed to have been caused by a short circuit in one of the boats. However, the exact cause is still under investigation.
The fire caused crores of rupees in damage to property. The boats that were destroyed were mostly wooden fishing boats, which are highly flammable.
The fire also caused a major disruption to fishing activities in the harbour. The fishing community is now facing a severe financial crisis.
The police said that there were no casualties in the fire. All the fishermen who were working in the boats managed to escape safely.
The fire is a major setback for the Visakhapatnam fishing industry. The industry is already facing a number of challenges, including the rise in fuel prices and the shortage of fish. The fire will only add to the woes of the fishermen.
The government has announced that it will provide financial assistance to the fishermen who lost their boats in the fire.tunesharemore_vert