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Those callers' speculation was that the cause could have been one of the passengers' several laptop or cell phone or camera or etc. lithium batteries that were being charged over night in the bunk or galley area (as is commonly done) caught fire. As I said, speculation.
I posted this earlier this AM on Conservative Underground:A couple of people called in to KSFO's morning drive show today who had been on that boat 10-15 times each (independently, not together). They said that the company is top-notch and very safety conscious. A couple of points they made:* Contrary to some media reports, there is no lockable hatch between the berthing area and the top deck;* Contrary to some media reports, there was an escape to the outside at the rear of the berthing area;* The company is meticulous about briefing passenger concerning safety features, including means of emergency exit;* The boat had automated fire suppression equipment and heat detectors in key areas such as the engine and generator rooms, and the crew are trained to fight fire.Those callers' speculation was that the cause could have been one of the passengers' several laptop or cell phone or camera or etc. lithium batteries that were being charged over night in the bunk or galley area (as is commonly done) caught fire. As I said, speculation.I'll add here on TBR that they mentioned that the stairway from the berthing area to topside passes next to the galley, so that a fire there could impede/prevent escape to topside.