Fire broke out on a powerboat in Wilmington on New Year's Eve, with LAFD crews responding promptly to the incident. The fire was reported at 3:06 PM at 611 N Henry Ford Avenue, as smoke billowed from a 25-foot vessel moored at the local dock, confirmed by the Los Angeles Fire Department's alert.

The blaze was swiftly brought under control after an aggressive attack by thirty-four firefighters from multiple angles, extinguishing the flames in just 17 minutes; they managed to keep the damage confined to the boat-of-origin while saving the dock and surrounding vessels, according to a follow-up LAFD announcement.

Thanks to the efforts of the fire crews, not only were adjacent properties protected, but the burning boat was prevented from sinking, maintaining its buoyancy without taking on water, as there were no occupants aboard and no injuries reported, the LAFD noted. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The incident concluded without any reported injuries and the LAFD has begun an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire, details on the investigation are yet to be revealed, with authorities keeping the matter under scrutiny.