Boat catches fire in port of Cannes

Boat catches fire - A boat has been completely destroyed by flames in the port of Cannes. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when the 18-meter sailboat which was docked in the port of Cannes suddenly caught fire without causing any casualties. The owner of the sailboat had already left the vessel when help arrived. The rapid intervention of firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to the adjoining boats, but the interior of the sailboat was completely destroyed An investigion has been opened to determine the exact cause of the blaze.

 

 

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