Fire Breaks Out on Fishing Boat Near Yeongheung Island; 4 Transported for Smoke Inhalation

A fire broke out on an operating 9.77-ton fishing boat in the waters 0.9 nautical miles south of Yeongheung Island, Ongjin-gun, Incheon, at around 6:50 a.m. today (31st).

The Incheon Coast Guard deployed patrol vessels and coastal rescue boats, extinguishing the fire about 30 minutes after receiving the report.

Authorities, along with nearby vessels, safely rescued all 22 people on board the fishing boat, including the captain, crew members, and 20 passengers.

During the rescue, four individuals—including two civilians, the fishing boat captain, and two coast guard officers—suffered from smoke inhalation and were transported to a hospital.

The Coast Guard believes the fire originated from an electrical short circuit inside the cabin and plans to investigate the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.

(Photo provided by Incheon Coast Guard, Yonhap News)
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