Fire hits vessel on the Potengi River, in Natal

The Fire Department was called and is working to combat the flames. At least four company trucks were at the event, in addition to other firefighter support vehicles.

It was possible to see, close to the incident, black smoke coming from the vessel, which was anchored. Other boats were parked alongside, but there was no record of other vessels being hit.

Edilson Felix was going to deliver 2,500 liters of oil to the vessel this Wednesday morning, but when he arrived at the scene he found the fire.

"I have 2,500 liters of oil to unload into it. When I arrived here, I came across this scene, the boat caught fire. Before I even got to work. I have the truck parked there, waiting for the boss's position. I've already spoken to the guy on the boat and I'm unable to unload", he reported.