A fiery blaze on Saturday night (November 25) left a canal boat completely destroyed and submerged in the Kennet and Avon canal in Devizes. Firefighters and police rushed to the scene to tackle the 60-foot-long barge engulfed in flames.
Although the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, authorities have stated that no suspicious circumstances are currently suspected. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. Photos taken on Sunday (November 26) depict the extent of the damage, with the boat now sunken in the water.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with a police cordon set up at the site. The closure of London Road between Brickley Lane and the junction of Quakers Road has since been lifted after being shut overnight.
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In a statement, Wiltshire Police confirmed, “The 60-foot barge has been completely destroyed and is submerged. A cordon will be in place overnight and into the following day to allow emergency services to attend.
London Road is currently closed between Brickley Lane and junction of Quakers Road - we plan to open one lane shortly. The Kennet and Avon canal and the footpath will also be closed until tomorrow at the earliest.”