Fire has again broken out on two suspected Chinese illegal fishing boats being held in Darwin Harbour. Northern Territory Police say heat from an exhaust pipe probably started the fire. They say fishing nets were leaning against the boats’ exhaust pipes while the engines were running, to ensure the 55 tonnes of suspected illegal catch on board stayed frozen.
Green Marine
about 20 years ago
Fire flares on illegal fishing boats
Fire has again broken out on two suspected Chinese illegal fishing boats being held in Darwin Harbour. Northern Territory Police say heat from an exhaust pipe probably started the fire. They say fishing nets were leaning against the boats’ exhaust pipes while the engines were running, to ensure the
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