Crime & Safety

Breaking: Boat Fire Breaks Out at Portsmouth's Pirate Cove Marina

Area fire departments respond to two boats on fire at Pirate Cove Marina just after 8pm Wednesday.

Fire departments from around the Aquidneck Island area responded to Pirates Cove Marina in Portsmouth just after 8pm Wednesday after a report of two boats on fire.

There was no immediate word if anybody was aboard the boats at the time of the fire or if any injuries had been reported. At least four area fire departments were on scene trying to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding boats.

Local Editor Sandy McGee is on scene gathering more information. Please check back for further updates as they develop.

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