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Man Battles Yacht Blaze Until Firefighters Can Finish Off Job In Newburyport Man Battles Yacht Blaze Until Firefighters Can Finish Off Job In Newburyport
Man Battles Yacht Blaze Until Firefighters Can Finish Off Job In Newburyport A nearby boat owner at an Essex County yacht club helped keep a blaze at bay until firefighters could arrive, officials said.  A 42-foot yacht at the Newburyport Yacht Club, located at 300 Merrimack Street, caught on fire before 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, according to the Newburyport Fire Department. The owner of another boat noticed the fire and called 911 before taking the initiative and grabbing a fire extinguisher to help battle back the blaze.  The volunteer's work helped slow the spread of the fire until firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze in about 10 minutes…

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by Morgan Gonzales