Updated - Adds picture - A boat was severely damaged when it was engulfed by fire early this morning, the police said.

The boat was being kept Triq Saverio Laferla, Zurrieq. The blaze was reported at about 1.30 a.m.

The fire was put out by firemen of the Civil Protection Department.

Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit is leading an inquiry.

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