A yacht docked at Miami Beach Marina became engulfed in flames yesterday afternoon, prompting a rapid response from local fire departments. Miami Beach Fire Rescue, alongside Miami-Dade and City of Miami Fire Rescue teams, worked to swiftly contain the blaze to the 52-foot vessel. The incident, which occurred around 4:15 p.m. at the marina located at 300 Alton Road, did not result in any injuries, as reported by WSVN.
Upon their arrival at the scene, firefighters were met with heavy smoke and flames visibly spreading through the yacht. They fought to quickly bring the fire under control, aiming to prevent the spread to nearby boats and structures. The concerted efforts of the multiple fire rescue units were successful in extinguishing the fire, a sequence of events captured in a video that showed black smoke billowing from the yacht, according to details from NBC Miami.
The footage, which emerged shortly after the flames were battled down, has drawn local attention to the incident. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and remains under active investigation by the authorities. Further updates are expected as the firefighters and investigators continue to examine the scene and gather more information.
While the investigation is ongoing, no official comment has been made regarding the potential origins of the fire. Authorities are likely to thoroughly comb the vessel for any sign that could shed light on the events that culminated in the inferno. The boat's damage and the broader impact on the marina's operations will also be closely evaluated as part of the recovery process.
