Indian Coast Guard and Navy save 18 crew from burning boat Fishing boat ablaze off Alibaug; 18 crew members rescued
Fishing Boat Fire Off Alibaug Coast
A fishing boat owned by Rakesh Gan caught fire early on Friday morning, between 3 AM and 4 AM, approximately 6 to 7 nautical miles off the Alibaug coast. The blaze engulfed 80 percent of the boat’s structure, including fishing nets. Fortunately, all 18 crew members aboard were successfully rescued, ensuring no casualties.
Swift Rescue Operations by Coast Guard and Navy
Upon receiving the distress call, local fishermen, the Indian Coast Guard, and Navy boats quickly responded to the emergency. Their coordinated efforts brought the burning vessel closer to shore, where firefighting operations are currently underway. Eyewitnesses reported panic among the crew as flames spread rapidly, but timely intervention by locals helped avert a greater disaster.
Fire Breaks Out in Byculla High-Rise
In a separate incident, a fire broke out on the 42nd floor of the Salsette 27 residential tower near New Great Eastern Mills in Byculla East on Thursday morning. Mumbai’s fire department classified the situation as a Level 1 fire and deployed five fire engines to the scene. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported, but the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities are looking into whether short circuits, often identified as a common cause in recent fire incidents, played a role in this latest blaze.
