No injuries after two boats go up in flames at Leitrim Marina

Two boats were destroyed after a fire broke out at the marina in Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday evening, November 4.

The blaze erupted at the Townspark marina, opposite The Landmark Hotel, with thick smoke seen rising across the River Shannon as flames spread quickly between the vessels.

Carrick-on-Shannon and Leitrim Fire Service units responded and brought the fire under control. Gardaí, ambulance crews and Waterways Ireland personnel also attended.

Gardaí confirmed: “The fire was extinguished by fire services. No injuries have been reported.”

Everyone linked to the boats has been accounted for.

The cause of the fire is not yet known and investigations are expected to follow once the scene has been fully secured.