May 2, 2024

Disaster at sea narrowly averted

A family of four is lucky to be alive after their pleasure boat caught fire late Wednesday afternoon. The 36 foot boat caught fire about 5:30 pm just off Siwash Rock in Stanley Park. 2 adults and 2 kids were on board along with two large propane tanks and nearly 400 litres of fuel. The fear of an explosion kept fire fighters at a distance and the … [Read more...]