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Yachts fire sends thick smoke into port

News imageLaura Baldwin A picture of a fire, with thick black smoke pouring out of yachts, with boats moored around it in a marina.Laura Baldwin
Thick smoke was created by the fire on the yachts on Saturday afternoon

Residents have been asked to close windows and doors after two small yachts caught fire at Portland Port creating thick smoke.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said it sent four crews to deal with the blaze at about 16:45 BST on Saturday.

"There is a significant amount of smoke in the area so any concerned residents should keep windows and doors closed," a fire service spokesperson said.

Crews from Weymouth, Dorchester and Bridport were called to deal with the incident, the fire service said.

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