Miss Dunia yacht on fire

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25m yacht Miss Dunia "completely destroyed" by fire

31 August 2021 • Written by Miranda Blazeby

A 25 metre superyacht named Miss Dunia has been left completely destroyed after a fire broke out on board, according to reports.

The fire broke out on August 30
Images: NBC10 Boston

The yacht was moored at Popes Islands Fleet Marina in New Bedford, Massachusetts when the fire broke out, with emergency services called at around 5.30pm on Monday, August 30.

Images and video of the yacht consumed by fire were broadcast by local news stations, with flames and black smoke seen from the air.

The incident was attended by the US Coast Guard, as well as the New Bedford and Fairhaven fire departments, with no pollution or injuries reported at the time.

The aftermath of the fire

It was also reported that the yacht had 500 gallons of fuel on board, which presented challenges for the firefighters.

It is not yet known if anyone was on board at the time the fire broke out. An investigation into the cause of the fire is now underway.

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