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Passengers safe as fire engulfs boat: no one hurt

A fire department vehicle arrives at the scene and is briefed by the fire chief.
A fire department vehicle arrives at the scene and is briefed by the fire chief.

Harbor in Hanau - Passengers safe as fire engulfs boat: no one hurt

On Saturday night, a passenger ship went up in flames at the harbor of Hanau. Luckily, the authorities confirmed that the 31 passengers sustained no injuries. Six crew members were also able to escape the vessel without harm.

However, the cause of the fire remains a mystery and is under investigation by experts at the moment. The fire department managed to find the source of the blaze in the engine room and was able to control it rapidly, as stated by the police.

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The fire in Hanau's harbor sadly spread to nearby buildings, prompting a rapid response from the local police and fire departments. Subsequently, Hesse's authorities declared a state of emergency in Hanau due to the spread of fires.

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