As many as eight fishing boats were gutted in a massive fire in the Gangolli area of Udupi. As per the local police, the boats were anchored on the river bank at Gangolli in Udupi district. 

A video shared by ANI shows fire tenders dousing the fire in an attempt to bring the situation under control. 

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The cause of the fire has not been ascertained yet. According to the officials, the fire started from one boat and soon spread to other boats that were anchored nearby. 

The fire was brought under control by the fire and rescue service personnel who arrived from Kundapur and Byndoor. The coast guard personnel and police also cooperated in the rescue work, according to the sources quoted by PTI.

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Byndoor fire service personnel also rushed to the spot. Gangolli coast guard force and police also cooperated in the rescue operation.

According to PTI sources, the loss due to the fire is estimated to run into several lakhs of rupees.

(With inputs from agencies)