New Bedford Firefighters squelch fire on fishing vessel on Homer’s Wharf

“On Monday at 4:30pm, 911 calls were received reporting a fishing vessel fire on Homers Wharf.

The location was amended to the end of Leonards Wharf. The fire was located inside the F/V Gulf Stream. The Gulf Stream was moored as the third vessel out from the pier. The fire was located on the starboard side of the vessel. Crew members were on board at the time of the fire performing gear work.

Members of the crew attempted to extinguish the fire and one member was evaluated at the scene by NBEMS Paramedics for smoke inhalation. Fire crews extinguished the fire with one hose line, ventilated the interior of the vessel, and conducted air monitoring prior to crew members reentering the vessel.

The fire was investigated by the NBFD Fire Investigation Unit and determined this to be an accidental fire. The NBPD also assisted on scene.”-New Bedford Fire Department.

New Bedford Fire Department photo.