WATCH: Huge fire takes hold of canal boat at Northampton Marina as 20 residents evacuated

The fire broke out shortly after 5am today (Tuesday October 22) at the marina near Victoria Promenade.

Firefighters found the boat well alight, but thankfully the occupants of the boat – and a dog – were accounted for. One woman was treated for smoke inhalation.

The boat has been destroyed and has now sunk, according to Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS).

A spokesman for NFRS said: “On arrival crews discovered a narrow boat that was well alight, and immediately identified nearby boats that the fire could potentially spread to.

“Electricity was isolated to the marina, and approximately 20 residents were evacuated to an office building at the Marina as a precaution.

“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used water jets to bring the fire under control and stop it from spreading to any neighbouring boats. Smoke did enter two neighbouring boats, but firefighters used fans to clear the smoke away.

“The occupants of the boat, and a dog, have been accounted for. Crews helped to treat one woman suffering from smoke inhalation, who was left in the care of EMAS paramedics.

“The narrow boat involved in the fire has been destroyed and has now sunk. Two adjacent boats sustained some light smoke damage.

“At the height of the incident, four fire engines were on scene, and one pump currently remains at the incident. Crews liaised with the owners of the site, the Environment Agency, throughout – and residents who were evacuated have now been able to return to their boats.”

All fire engines have now returned to their stations and the fire service is no longer at the scene.

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