Fire crews are at the scene of the blaze in Hoveton (Image: Newsquest)
Fire crews were at the scene of a huge blaze on a boat in Hoveton.
The fire was reported at 3.12pm today (Saturday, August 5) on the Norfolk Broads.
We are currently dealing with a large fire in the area Marsh Road in Hoveton. We asking residents to shut windows and doors and stay clear of the smoke plume. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/f7oAdVFhJq
— Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service (@Norfolkfire) August 5, 2023
An eyewitness reported that crews were struggling to get the incident under control as fuel on the boat increased the strength of the burning.
The fire was extinguished at 6.15pm.
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