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Man rescued after boat fire off Aberystwyth Man rescued after boat fire off Aberystwyth
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A man has been rescued from a cabin cruiser after it caught fire a third of mile off the Aberystwyth coast. A man has been rescued from a cabin cruiser after it caught fire close to the Aberystwyth coast.
Part of the town's promenade was cordoned off as a precaution amid fears a gas canister on board the boat could explode.Part of the town's promenade was cordoned off as a precaution amid fears a gas canister on board the boat could explode.
The coastguard has since said that flares on the stricken vessel have been set off by the blaze, and the prom has since reopened. The coastguard has since said that flares on the stricken vessel had been set off by the blaze, and the prom had reopened.
The RNLI said one man has been taken to Bronglais Hospital as a precaution.The RNLI said one man has been taken to Bronglais Hospital as a precaution.
The rescued man is believed to be from the Aberystwyth area.
The 26ft (8m) vessel was ablaze in the sea between Aberystwyth and nearby Clarach. Initially, it was thought to be a mile off shore, but as more details emerged it was revealed to be closer to the coastline.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the alarm was raised shortly after 10:50 BST. They said the boat was at anchor and the fire was being allowed to "burn out".Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the alarm was raised shortly after 10:50 BST. They said the boat was at anchor and the fire was being allowed to "burn out".
The 26ft (8m) vessel was ablaze in the sea between Aberystwyth and nearby Clarach. Initially, it was thought to be a mile off shore, but as more details emerged it was revealed to be closer to the coastline. Milford Haven Coastguard said the boat had later floated out to a safe distance offshore but it was being monitored until it had cooled down.
'Severely ablaze' If the boat were to sink it would be declared a wreck, said a spokesman.
Milford Haven Coastguard said its Aberystwyth team was monitoring the situation from the shore to report any possible pollution and wreckage. A fire crew and Dyfed-Powys Police are also in attendance. Roger Reed, watch manager at Milford Haven Coastguard, said: "Resources were quickly on scene and the man isn't believed to have suffered any serious injuries."
The RNLI in Aberystwyth said two rescue boats were near the scene and an exclusion zone had been set up around the burning vessel. The boat was said to have been "severely ablaze", with a lot of smoke.
A spokesman said the rescued man had been sailing a cabin cruiser. He is believed to be local to Aberystwyth. Earlier, the RNLI in Aberystwyth said an exclusion zone had been set up around the burning vessel.
Roger Reed, watch manager at Milford Haven Coastguard, said: "Resources were quickly on scene and the man isn't believed to have suffered any serious injuries.
"The boat is severely ablaze and there is a lot of smoke.
"We have put out a security broadcast advising other vessels in the area to stay well clear of it."
The coastguard said others vessels should stay at least a mile away from the boat as there was a gas canister on board.