"We had a tremendous amount of fire in the main building and surrounding buildings," Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray said in a news conference held near the boatyard. At least four people were injured in the fire, including three firefighters, according to Murray. Over 100 firefighters responded to the blaze. Fireboats were called in as well, pumping ocean water, he added. Read MoreMurray said that the winds played a factor in the fire.
He walked over to where he saw a plume of black smoke and discovered flames ripping through the boatyard. Videos taken by Gibb of the boatyard show the fire engulfing boats, torching cars and burning structures. He said he saw at least 15 to 20 cars on fire. Gibb said the flames grew exponentially within 10 minutes. Shortly after that emergency personnel arrived, he said. Another video, taken by Gibb from a distance, shows a house on fire with heavy black smoke spewing into the air.
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