A two-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon at the docks in Steveston, Richmond.
Steveston Harbour Authority confirmed the fire but could not provide more information.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
The Coast Guard says it sent a safety vessel to the area in case anyone fell into the water near the docks.
The Richmond Maritime Festival has been called off for the night, and will resume Sunday morning.
People close to the area were quick to share images of the smoke.
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