PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WHDH) — Crews responded to a burning boat in Portsmouth, Rhode Island on Sunday afternoon.

The scene was just south of the Newport Bridge.

According to the Coast Guard, a good Samaritan helped people escape from the boat.

Officials said no one was injured.

It is unclear what caused the boat to go up in flames.

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