Quang NgaiAnchored 400 meters from the shore, Mr. Bui Bai's fishing boat in Binh Son district caught fire, black smoke rose tens of meters, on the afternoon of May 23.
The ship caught fire while moored near the shore. Image: Thach Thao
Mr. Bai drove a fishing boat of 155 CV, practicing seine near the shore, and parked at Chau Than beach, Binh Chau commune after a night of fishing near the shore. Around 10am, the ship caught fire with black smoke rising tens of meters high, nearby ships had to move away for fear of spreading fire.
Those present and the crew members used buckets, buckets, and buckets to scoop up water to water the ship to put out the fire. After about an hour, the fire was contained, no casualties, but half of the hull was burned black. The engine, the locator, the walkie-talkie and many fishermen were damaged. Damage was about 500 million VND. The cause of the fire was determined to be an electrical short.
In the past few days, Quang Ngai and many central provinces have been hot and dry. Provincial authorities advise people to prevent fire and explosion.
Pham Linh
