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Three people have died in a fire on board a fishing boat at Fraserburgh Harbour in Aberdeenshire.Three people have died in a fire on board a fishing boat at Fraserburgh Harbour in Aberdeenshire.
The 90ft Vision II trawler had been docked at the harbour when the fire service received a report just after 0130 BST of a blaze on board.The 90ft Vision II trawler had been docked at the harbour when the fire service received a report just after 0130 BST of a blaze on board.
The identity of those who died has not been released, but it is understood they may be the crew. The identities of those who died have not yet been released, but it is understood they may be the crew.
At the height of the blaze, more than 40 fire fighters from four stations were at the harbour. At the height of the blaze, more than 40 firefighters from four stations were at the harbour.
It is understood that the vessel may have been in the middle of a refit and rename, from Amethyst.It is understood that the vessel may have been in the middle of a refit and rename, from Amethyst.
'Severe fire'
It is thought foreign crewmen sometimes sleep on the boats in the harbour.It is thought foreign crewmen sometimes sleep on the boats in the harbour.
Grampian Fire and Rescue's David Rout told BBC Scotland at the scene: "Our crews were confronted by a severe fire on board the fishing vessel. 'Intense fire'
Grampian Fire and Rescue Service's David Rout told BBC Scotland at the scene: "Fire crews encountered an extremely demanding and hazardous situation.
"They were subject to intense fire and heat and there were conditions on the vessel which hampered the operation."They were subject to intense fire and heat and there were conditions on the vessel which hampered the operation.
It is understood that the vessel was being renamed from Amethyst
"Our search and rescue teams located three fatalities on board the vessel.""Our search and rescue teams located three fatalities on board the vessel."
It is understood that the vessel was being renamed from Amethyst
He said a joint investigation was being carried out with Grampian Police.
Six appliances were at the scene, including two from Fraserburgh, two from Peterhead, one from Macduff and one from Maud.Six appliances were at the scene, including two from Fraserburgh, two from Peterhead, one from Macduff and one from Maud.
Grampian Police said the blaze, which was brought under control by about 0330 BST, did not appear to be suspicious.Grampian Police said the blaze, which was brought under control by about 0330 BST, did not appear to be suspicious.
Firefighters used eight breathing apparatus and two thermal imaging cameras as they tackled the flames.Firefighters used eight breathing apparatus and two thermal imaging cameras as they tackled the flames.
Banff and Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson said: "Obviously my thoughts go out to the friends and family of those who have died.
"I am sure the police, the fire and rescue service and the appropriate authorities will look very closely at the circumstances surrounding this and I hope we have a speedy understanding of what caused this tragedy."