Emergency crews have been called to a boat on fire in the Foss Basin in York (Image: Geoff Page)
EMERGENCY crews have been called to a boat on fire in York.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service say they were called at 8.38pm last night to the Foss Basin close to the Foss Barrier in York.
A service spokesman said: "Following multiple 999 calls, appliances from York and Acomb were sent to a moored boat on fire in the Foss Basin.
"Hose reel and breathing apparatus were used to extinguish the 15 metre long vessel which was significantly fire damaged."
Took the girls out for a last wee last night and came across a boat fire. Local news isn’t reporting any injuries or deaths, I’m glad to say! pic.twitter.com/Df9tIFgFRH
— Geoff (@kwoade) April 4, 2023
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