Visakhapatnam: A massive fire broke out at Visakhapatnam fishing harbour on Sunday night caused nearly 30 fishing boats turned to ashes. The estimated loss in the shocking incident is ₹ 30 crore.

Fishermen suspect some criminals set the boats on fire. There is also suspicion that the fire was triggered by a party in a boat. The Fire department officials are trying to douse the flames as fishermen stared helplessly at the fire destroying their means of livelihood.

Blasts in some of the boats, apparently caused by the fire reaching fuel tanks, led to panic in the area.

According to the Senior Police Officer Ananda Reddy, the fire broke out around 11:30 pm. Cylinders on boats are causing blasts, so we are asking people to stay away. Fire engines are working to control the fire, he said.

The cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed. No casualties have been were reported. The case is under investigation, he added.