West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended Chichester Marina last night, September 3.
A statement shared at 9.56pm reads: “We are currently at the scene of a fire at Chichester Marina, Birdham with three fire engines in attendance.
“Please avoid the area to allow our crews to work safely.”
Selsey Coastguard was also in attendance and reported that explosions were occurring while the fire was ongoing.
Two vessels reportedly sunk during the incident.
The coastguard team said: “Team paged to reports of a fire and explosions heard on a vessel in Chichester Marina.
“West Sussex Fire Service were also tasked and on scene with multiple appliances.
“A cordon was put in place while the fire service tried to put out the fire with more explosions still happening.
“The fire had spread to a second vessel and damaged several other close by vessels too.
“Unfortunately the two vessels weren’t able to be saved despite best efforts from the fire service and sadly both vessels sunk.
“Chichester Marina Staff, Chichester Harbour Master and Conservancy staff were also on scene.
“Team stood down and returned to station at 0.45am.
“In an emergency out at sea or along the coast dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”
A spokeswoman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said: “Last night at 9.14pm we were called to a boat fire at Chichester Marina, Birdham.
“Joint Fire Control mobilised three fire engines to the scene.
“Upon arrival crews found two boats well alight. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using high pressure hose reels and jets.
“Crews left the scene at 1.05am.”
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