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Fire breaks out at beached riverboat in Vallejo
By Victoria Meza at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Firefighters knocked out a fire at Grand Romance, a beached riverboat in Vallejo, according to authorities on Saturday.
The fire department said the flames were burning at the top of the deck of the beached riverboat. The fire was extinguished by 1 a.m.
Fire officials note this is the secon...
Key takeaway The fire department said the flames were burning at the top of the deck of the beached riverboat.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The recurring fires on the Grand Romance riverboat raise concerns about the vessel's presence in Vallejo and the potential risks it poses to the surrounding community. As a beached riverboat, it has become a fixture in the area, but its condition and maintenance are unclear. The fact that this is the second fire since it beached in 2023 suggests that the ship may be a fire hazard, and local residents may be worried about the possibility of future incidents. The city's fire department has responded effectively to both fires, but the underlying issue of the riverboat's condition remains unaddressed. The community will be watching to see how the city and the ship's owners address the situation and prevent further fires from occurring. The Grand Romance's presence in Vallejo has become a local issue that requires attention and resolution to ensure public safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Firefighters knocked out a fire at Grand Romance, a beached riverboat in Vallejo, according to authorities on Saturday.
The fire department said the flames were burning at the top of the deck of the beached riverboat. The fire was extinguished by 1 a.m.
Fire officials note this is the secon...
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