December 15th 2024.
Unfortunately, a beloved family pet did not survive an unexpected gas explosion that occurred on a "pleasure boat" in North Wales. The incident took place at Chirk Marina in Wrexham on December 14th around 6pm, causing two boats to ignite in flames. The fire was so intense that fire rescue teams had to quickly rush to the scene to contain it.
Thankfully, two individuals who were caught in the blaze were able to escape with minor injuries and were immediately taken to the hospital by ambulance. However, tragically, the explosion resulted in the death of a pet dog that was on board the vessel. The explosion caused the boat to completely sink, leaving no chance for the pet to survive.
As the fire continued to rage, a 40ft traditional canal boat parked next to the first vessel also caught fire. Firefighters worked tirelessly to control the flames and prevent the burning boats from colliding with nearby vessels. Despite the difficult circumstances, the fire and rescue service were able to bring the situation under control.
The Wrexham Greenwatch team from the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service shared dramatic images of the incident on their social media. In their post, they provided more details about the challenging night they had encountered. They explained that they responded to a marine incident involving a gas explosion on a pleasure craft. Two rescue pumps from Wrexham were dispatched to the scene, with additional support from Deeside's water rescue unit.
With the safety of the crew being their top priority, the firefighters established multiple safe systems of work, especially since they were operating in the dark near the water's edge. The water rescue team used their sled to secure a drifting boat that had burned through its mooring ropes, preventing it from causing further damage to other vessels. Thanks to the assistance of the marine staff, no pollutants or fire debris entered the main canal, and the incident was contained.
However, despite their best efforts, one boat was unfortunately completely destroyed and sank. The pet dog on board that vessel was unable to be saved and passed away in the explosion. The second boat sustained severe fire damage, but the quick response and efforts of the firefighters limited the spread of the fire. It was a challenging and heartbreaking night for all involved, but the team at Wrexham Greenwatch worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of everyone at the scene.
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