Crime & Safety

Fire Destroys Locally-Based Fishing Boat

The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a fishing boat, based-out of Gig Harbor, after it grounded and caught on fire.

A fishing boat, based out of Gig Harbor, caught on fire after it grounded about 8 miles south of Ketchikan, Alaska on Monday, according to KOMO News.

The U.S. Coast Guard said five people on board the 58-foot Legend safely evacuated to a nearby fishing vessel.

Upon investigation, officials said approximately 700 gallons of diesel and 2,000 pounds of salmon were destroyed in the fire. They said only a minor oil sheen was found at the scene.

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The owner of the Legend is working with officials to salvage the vessel.

The cause of the grounding is still under investigation.

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