Fishing boat catches fire off Phu Hai coast.

On the morning of April 15th, a fishing boat caught fire in the waters off Phu Hai, Phu Thuy ward (Lam Dong province). Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Fishing boat BTh95768TS caught fire off the coast of Phu Hai ( Lam Dong province ).

According to initial information, at 8:15 AM on April 15th, the fishing vessel BTh 95768 TS, measuring 19.4 meters in length and with a power of 750 horsepower, engaged in purse seine fishing and captained and owned by Mr. Nguyen Van Tu (residing in Phu Thuy ward, Lam Dong province), suddenly caught fire while anchored approximately 2 km southwest of Phu Hai fishing port.

Thanh Hai Border Guard Station mobilized forces to assist in extinguishing the fire and rescuing people on the fishing vessel BTh95768TS off the coast of Phu Hai (Lam Dong).

Immediately after the incident occurred, Thanh Hai Border Guard Station mobilized 3 boats and coordinated with Squadron 2 to deploy 2 vehicles, 1 speedboat, and 1 ship, with 10 officers and soldiers participating in firefighting efforts. By approximately 9:00 AM the same day, the fire was completely extinguished. Much property on the ship was destroyed, and the extent of the damage is currently being assessed.

Thanh Hai Border Guard Station mobilized forces to assist in extinguishing the fire and rescuing people on the fishing vessel BTh95768TS off the coast of Phu Hai (Lam Dong).

Reportedly, the fishing vessel BTh 95768 TS departed for sea on April 12, 2026, with 21 crew members. The vessel arrived at Phu Hai fishing port at 5:00 AM on April 15 and anchored offshore, without having completed port entry procedures.

The initial cause of the fire has been identified as a gas leak from a cylinder. The vessel is currently being towed to Phu Hai fishing port for repairs.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/chay-tau-ca-tren-bien-phu-hai-20260415100109046.htm