December 18th 2024.
Let's take a look at what happened next. As we flip through the pages of this intense story, we come across a gripping scene of firefighters battling a massive fire on a luxurious superyacht. This 110ft-long pleasure craft, known as the Elysium, was docked at Sotogrande Port in Spain's Cadiz province when the unexpected occurred on Monday evening.
According to harbor officials, smoke was first spotted rising from the stern of the yacht. However, by the time firefighters arrived at the scene, the strong winds had already fanned the flames and the fire had spread to engulf the entire vessel. As a safety precaution, nearby buildings were evacuated and a crane was used to douse the yacht with water.
It was a grueling 12-hour battle for the firefighters, who were aided by seven fire engines. Finally, after a long and arduous effort, they were able to bring the blaze under control. The Elysium, which is estimated to be worth a staggering £11.52million, was left charred and damaged, a stark contrast to its luxurious features such as a jacuzzi, plunge pool, and gym.
Thankfully, there were no passengers, crew members, or maintenance workers on board when the fire broke out. And even luckier, the fire did not spread to two nearby fuel boats. As port officials investigate the cause of the fire, they have assured that foul play is not suspected. However, they did mention that some electrical work had been carried out in the engine room just before the fire erupted.
It's a devastating sight to see such a magnificent vessel go up in flames, but we can only be grateful that there were no casualties and that the firefighters were able to control the situation. Let's hope that the Elysium will rise from the ashes and continue to sail the seas once again.
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