Swift Response to Boat Fires in Waterhead Creek

At around 4:30am this morning (Tuesday 19th August), three small boats caught fire in Waterhead Creek. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

The vessels broke free from their running moorings and drifted out of the creek. The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service responded swiftly and successfully extinguished the fires. Our own Dart Harbour team was also on scene and has now safely removed the affected boats from the water.

Importantly, no one was on board, and the pollution impact on the River Dart has been minimal.

We would like to thank the emergency services, along with Dart Haven staff for their quick response and reassure river users and the local community that the situation is now under control.