A luxury yacht was destroyed by a fire this Saturday (16) in the Saratov region of Russia. According to information from the Investigative Committee, there were six passengers on board at the time of the accident.
All managed to reach the shore safely and were not injured.
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Fire during repairs
The yacht had been recently purchased on August 8 to be used for water tours. The plan was to tow it to the Grand Port of Saint Petersburg, but the vessel was undergoing repairs beforehand.
During maintenance work, a short circuit in the cabin reportedly caused the flames. The fire spread quickly, consuming furniture, carpets, and a large part of the ship’s interior structure.
Owner and captain
The yacht owner was identified as Alexander M., 59 years old. The vessel was under the command of Vyacheslav Abrosimov at the time of the fire.
Damages and investigation
The ship suffered significant damage, and experts are already working to calculate the value of the losses. The causes of the fire remain under investigation.
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