GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department responded to a boat
explosion early Monday morning. At approximately 8:58 a.m., Gloucester Fire received reports that a boat was on fire near the Blynman Bridge, with people in the water. Upon arrival, crews observed a boat that was engulfed. The boat’s two occupants were safely pulled from the water and transported to area hospitals for what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries. Gloucester Police Boat began a direct attack on the flames. The Gloucester Harbormaster towed the vessel back to shore, where Gloucester Fire extinguished the fire. The U.S. Coast Guard provided assistance in managing the waterway while these efforts were on going.
The Blynman Bridge was closed briefly during the response. It has since reopened. Mutual aid was provided by Rehab 5 and Beauport Ambulance.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Gloucester Fire Department.
