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08-20-2022, 08:22 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
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Mattapoisett Boat Yard fire
That was a bad one. Hope no one here suffered any losses... Young lady who lives five houses up the street is daughter of the owners. Has to be devastating... Had to have been really fast moving for them not to have time to move two boats on hydraulic trailers hooked up to truck cab that were total losses. If any of our local boat yards (6) went up here, it would likely not be able to be contained and would take out surrounding neighborhoods. No doubt they will all be getting visits from their insurance companies this week.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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08-20-2022, 11:50 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Yep. That was a tough one.
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08-21-2022, 06:48 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Somerset Ma
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My Dept. went as mutual aid, there were something like 11 surrounding towns there to help.From what I heard it was completely out of control within 10 minutes. Bad stuff burning, fiberglass, fuel, paint....none of which burn cool.
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08-21-2022, 07:56 AM
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Bait Boy's Dad
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: South Shore MA
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Thank you for fighting that fire and protecting the people that live around there. The fumes must have been extremely toxic, your courageousness and that of your fellow firefighters is greatly appreciated! God Bless and Be Safe Out There!
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May the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it - Irish Blessing
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08-23-2022, 04:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Unofficial report I heard......fumes from a gas tank that was being replaced ignited. Something all boat owners should be wary of....fuel and electrical system failure or disrepair.
Thank God no one was killed....but there were some severe injuries and property damage in the millions.
I worked all over town back in the seventies and eighties...lovely place and nice people.
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08-23-2022, 05:46 AM
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Seldom Seen
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Hmmm. Was just texting last evening with the fellow who I am having do my fuel tank replacement this coming off season.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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08-23-2022, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Attleboro, Ma
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I always heard that when working on a fuel tank one should put i think it was Nitrogen gas in it to replace gas fumes. Not sure
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08-23-2022, 09:47 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Back to C.Cod x'd Rangeley Me.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clambo
I always heard that when working on a fuel tank one should put i think it was Nitrogen gas in it to replace gas fumes. Not sure
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You have to be very careful using nitrogen gas.It is heavier than air.Using it down in the hold or hull it can displace the air and you'll suffocate quickly.Delt with it in manholes back in the working days. |
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08-28-2022, 07:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Somerset Ma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jredfly
Thank you for fighting that fire and protecting the people that live around there. The fumes must have been extremely toxic, your courageousness and that of your fellow firefighters is greatly appreciated! God Bless and Be Safe Out There!
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Thank you Sir.
I know of one severe injury of the guy who was changing the fuel tank. When the fumes ignighted he may have lost an arm (unofficial)
other than that there were very minor injuries. It sure is a toxic situation when fiberglass, paint, fuel, and any other chemicals are burning. |
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