OSTERVILLE – An approximately 40 foot vessel off Osterville reported a fire onboard. Further information was that the Barnstable Harbormaster’s boat was onscene taking people from the stricken vessel onboard their craft which was about a 1/4 mile offf shore. The fire was reported in the engine compartment. Hyannis and Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills fire boats along with the Coast Guard also responded to the scene. No injuries were reported. A commercial salvage company was to tow the vessel into port for repairs.
Boat fire reported off Osterville
August 8, 2021
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