Bristol Firefighters Battle Boat Fire in Shallow Waters; No Injuries Reported
Photo by Bristol Fire DepartmentBoat heavily engulfed in flames along the shoreline.
Photo by Bristol Fire DepartmenBristol Fire boat crews knock down flames on the vessel.
Photo by Bristol Fire DepartmentFireboats attack the blaze from the water.
Photo by Bristol Fire Department Heavy smoke rises as crews respond to a boat fire near the bridge.
Sunday, 17 August 2025 – The Bristol Fire Department responded to a boat fire in a difficult-to-reach shallow area, requiring coordinated operations from both land and water.Fire crews worked alongside partner agencies to bring the blaze under control. Despite the challenging location, the fire was extinguished without injuries.
The department expressed its gratitude to the assisting agencies, including Portsmouth Rhode Island Firefighters, the Bristol Police Department, and the Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office, for their support in the operation.
Officials noted that the successful outcome highlighted the value of multi-agency cooperation when responding to marine-related incidents.
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