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boat fire Lake District
Windermere
The team was called to assist with a major incident involving a boat fire on Windermere lake on 23 August 2026. The incident was managed by the fire and rescue service, and the mountain rescue team was stood down as their assistance was not required.
Outcome: stood down, assistance not required
Responding team
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They turn out unpaid, in all weather — every team is a volunteer-run charity.
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