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Fishing boat catches fire near Yeongheungdo; all 22 aboard rescued
A fishing boat caught fire off Yeongheungdo in Incheon, South Korea, on October 31.
The 9.77-tonne boat was at sea about 0.9 nautical miles south of the island when the fire broke out.
The 22 people aboard were all rescued, including the captain, crew and 20 anglers.
Two civilians, including the captain, and two coast guard officers were taken to hospital after inhaling smoke.
The fire was put out by the Incheon Coast Guard, with help from nearby vessels.
Authorities are investigating the cause and assessing the damage.
A fire broke out aboard a fishing boat near Yeongheungdo, off Incheon, on October 31.
All 22 people aboard were rescued by the Incheon Coast Guard and nearby vessels.
Four people, including the boat’s captain and two Coast Guard officers, inhaled smoke and were taken to hospital.
The 9.77-ton boat was about 0.9 nautical miles south of Yeongheungdo when the fire started.
The Coast Guard said it would investigate the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.
- Who
- The boat’s captain, crew and 20 anglers were aboard. All 22 were rescued.
- What
- A fishing boat caught fire. Four people were taken to hospital after inhaling smoke.
- When
- October 31, at about 6:51 a.m.
- Where
- About 0.9 nautical miles south of Yeongheungdo, Ongjin County, Incheon.
- Why
- The cause of the fire was not stated. The Coast Guard said it would investigate.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A fire broke out aboard a 9.77-ton fishing boat south of Yeongheungdo.
The Incheon Coast Guard and nearby vessels rescued all 22 people aboard and put out the fire.
Four people who inhaled smoke, including two Coast Guard officers, were taken to hospital.
- People rescued
- 22
- People taken to hospital
- 4
- Boat
- 9.77-ton fishing boat
- Location
- 0.9 nautical miles south of Yeongheungdo
- Fire reported
- October 31, about 6:51 a.m.