'It is really devastating': Over 20 boats destroyed in Laval marina fire
CTV
Laval firefighters were called to a local marina Sunday morning to put out several boat fires. According to the Laval fire department (APL), the two-alarm fire affected multiple boats in the waters at Marina BO-BI-NO's Saint-Francois location.
A fire that tore through a Laval marina Sunday morning, destroying over 20 boats, is under investigation.
The sky was glowing orange when firefighters arrived at Marina BO-BI-NO's Saint-Francois location just after 4 a.m., according to Laval fire chief Christian Grand'Maison.
Firefighters heard several explosions as boats parked in the marina burned, he said.
"It is really devastating, honestly. I didn't expect this at all," said boat owner Anna Cavuoti.
Firefighters say the boats were packed closely together for the winter, allowing even a small fire to spread rapidly through the area.
No injuries have been reported.
Grand'Maison says the cause of the fire is unknown, and an investigation could take weeks.
