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House boat deliberately set on fire

Firefighters were called to a house boat on fire in Colchester last night (Thursday 25 May).

Crews reported that the boat, which is believed to be unoccupied, was fully alight.

Crews extinguished the fire by 10pm.

Firefighters believe the fire was started deliberately. If you know how this fire started, you can report it to FireStopper's, 100% anonymously. FireStopper's is a completely independent charity, who are 100% anonymous, 100% of the time."

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Incident number
195222
Attending station
Colchester
Wivenhoe
Location
Haven Road, Colchester
Date
7.58pm - 25 May 2023

Do you know who started this fire?

Deliberate fires are dangers – they put lives at risk and also tie up our time when we might be needed for a more serious emergency somewhere else.

Please help us stop these happening. Tell us what you know – it's 100% anonymous. We’re not interested in who you are – just what you know.

Call: 0800 169 5558 or via the FireStopper's website.

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