Boat in Steveston bursts into flames, runs aground
Posted June 9, 2021 11:55 pm.
Last Updated June 10, 2021 6:51 am.
RICHMOND (NEWS 1130) — A 39-foot boat caught fire and ran aground in shallow waters south of Steveston Wednesday evening, sending one person to the hospital.
It’s unclear what injuries the man suffered when he jumped from the vessel.
Richmond Fire Chief Tim Wilkinson says the boat was travelling along the river when the fire broke out just before 9 p.m.
He says the Coast Guard and Steveston Harbour Authority were called in to deal with the fire itself.
Here’s footage of the boat that ran aground and caught fire in #Steveston Wednesday evening. #NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/gSGrI3Ujdz
— Kareem Gouda (@KareemsGouda) June 10, 2021
He add, the captain held onto a line after jumping from the boat as it drifted toward the shore ablaze.
“It was just drifting at that point. He was later picked up by the Steveston Harbour Authority and loaded into an ambulance.”
More footage after a boat the caught fire in Steveston tonight. Footage courtesy of Janey Wilson. @NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/mj3MHeFxWh
— Kareem Gouda (@KareemsGouda) June 10, 2021
It’s unclear if this was a personal or commercial boat.
