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The classic 28.96-metre sailing yacht Halcyon was one of the yachts caught in the fire that took place in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gouvia Marina (Company)">Gouvia Marina</a>, Corfu, yesterday afternoon. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240379/image/large-7310c1d5a80d6721210e56bd9e996bdb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240379">Halcyon was delivered in 1929 by British builder Thornycroft. She's constructed entirely out of wood and offers accommodation for as many as eight guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240380/image/large-bd8408ba34aaeafb2d753b67c3a50b3f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240380">The cause of the fire is still unknown and no further yacht casualties have been reported.(7-09-22: 17:00) Breaking: Fire in Corfu engulfs four yachtsA fire broke out onboard a 20-metre motor yacht berthed in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/380" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gouvia Marina (Company)">Gouvia Marina</a>, Corfu, around 4 pm on 7 September and quickly spread, engulfing three neighbouring yachts in flames.&nbsp;<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nYTQkYD4AYw?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> According to a Twitter user, “following the fire there was an explosion” and the fire has since spread rapidly. Local news outlet Skai.gr reports that “A large force of firefighters are already on the scene, with five fire engines and help expected from Igoumenitsa. The firefighters are working to remove the boats to prevent the fire from spreading further.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240375/image/large-7fb973c5e26c1ea2d763fd20c4d1e250.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240375">The cause of the fire is still unknown and there have been no reported casualties.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update: Two more superyachts added to the list of casualties in 2022 (2022-09-05 10:45:00 +0200)">Update: Two more superyachts added to the list of casualties in 2022</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240377/image/large-eeb1482022c2438dad6afdd5982f990a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240377">

yachts engulfed in flames in Gouvia Marina, Corfu

A fire has broken out in Gouvia Marina, Corfu, engulfing four yachts in flames.

Update: 29m classic sailing yacht Halcyon catches fire in Corfu