8 fishing boats gutted in fire in Gangolli

Kundapur, Nov 13: Eight boats that were anchored on the river bank, were gutted in a fire mishap on Monday November 13 at Manganese Road of Gangolli. The loss is estimated to run into crore of rupees.

Many boats were anchored on the beach on Manganese Road of Gangolli. One of the boats caught fire. The fire spread within minutes to all nearby boats.

Fire service personnel arrived from Kundapur and brought the fire under control.

Byndoor fire service personnel also rushed to the spot. Gangolli coast guard force and police also cooperated in the rescue operation.