Five people were injured and one person was found dead after a boat explosion at Lauderdale Marina, officials said.
This happened at around 6pm on December 23. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue (FLFR) received several 911 calls about an explosion and a vessel on fire.
Crews found a large fire in one boat before it quickly spread to another.
FLFR said five people were taken to hospitals, three of them suffering from “traumatic injuries.”
Fire officials shared photos and video of Monday night's scene at Lauderdale Marina. (@FLFR411/X)
FLFR dive teams worked with Broward Sheriff's Office To find a sixth victim dead in the water.
“It was like a bang, I turned around and the whole sidewalk was already on fire,” one witness said. Local TV station WSVN. “It caught fire.”
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Fire crews can be seen extinguishing the fire on the Lauderdale Marina sign on December 23, 2024. (@FLFR411/X)
Maria Sans told the media: “I was screaming and screaming, and then they told us that we had to get out immediately. I was trying to concentrate to find out where my family was.”
Local bartender He told the TV station that he was receiving the order when the explosion occurred.
“All I saw was the boat just exploded and the top of the boat went up, then it came back down and the boat was on fire. I ran out there to try to see if anyone needed help… I mean it was like chaos.” Tamer Al-Damiati said.
The pier where the explosion occurred is a refueling station, according to WSVN. A similar explosion and fire occurred in Same place weeks ago.
One person died and five others were injured after a boat explosion at Lauderdale Marina on December 23, 2024. (EarthCam via @FLFR411/X)
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FLFR cites patient privacy concerns for not identifying anyone involved. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is the lead investigating agency looking into the cause of the explosion, the department said Subsequent fires.
“Once the ships are removed from the water and investigators can examine them more closely, we will have a better idea,” FLFR said in a statement.
