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Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham, Washington Releases Report on 12-Boat Fatal Fire

4/28/2012

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The Port of Bellingham released a 128-page report detailing the investigation of the fire which caused the death of Jim Langei and his wife Sterling Taylor aboard their 42-foot trawler Breakwind early March 30.  They were trapped inside their boat by the flames. Eleven other boats at G Dock East were also destroyed in the fire.  The couple apparently could not use their escape hatch because it was covered by rug and pinned by the barbecue.  The dock where the boats burned had a history of electrical issues.  Here is the article from the Bellingham Herald in hopes that boaters will learn lessons from this incident:

Electrical issues are focus of Squalicum Harbor fire investigation

Two key points of utmost importance to boaters:

1)  Always keep escape/deck hatches clear of all equipment.
2)  Be wary of AC electrical circuits on the dock, connections to the vessel, and possible overloading of circuits.
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