Oak Bay and Victoria fire departments, along with the Canadian Coast Guard responded to a boat fire in Cadboro Bay Saturday morning (Feb. 18) around 8:30 a.m.
The Oak Bay Fire Department said the fire was resolved with the help of the coast guard, who made sure the debris was contained.
“When crews first arrived they saw a 30-foot sailboat fully engulfed,” said Oak Bay Deputy Chief Roger Stewart. “An additional boat that was in close proximity was damaged as well.”
Stewart said the owner of the boat was contacted and dive teams were dispatched to search the sunken boat.
Moored boat on fire this morning in Cadboro Bay. Oak Bay Fire and Coast Guard on scene monitoring the situation. pic.twitter.com/wFOcutgW4g
— Saanich Fire Department (@SaanichFire) February 18, 2023
Victoria Fire Department posted to Instagram that they were able to make their way to assist in putting out the fire with Protector, a fire boat that is able to navigate shallow waters.
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