Whittier boat fire extinguished after multi-agency response at cruise terminal

A boat fire at the commercial ship dock in Whittier prompted a multi-agency response and temporarily closed the tunnel leading into the community.

Girdwood Fire and Rescue says its crews responded around 11 a.m. to assist Whittier with the fire involving the Klondike Express.

The U.S. Coast Guard says the tour boat caught fire while moored at the north cruise ship terminal with no passengers aboard…

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