2 Boats Burst Into Flames On Miami River

MIAMI, FL — A luxury tour boat docked along the Miami River and a 24-foot boat burst into flames on Tuesday while several other vessels were also damaged in the blaze, according to Miami Fire Rescue. The fire erupted shortly before 1:30 p.m. at C&F Marine Dealer and Repair, 2115 NW 12th Street. The owner of one of the vessels was on board at the time but was not injured.

"Fire crews arrived to find a 24-foot boat fully engulfed in flames on the water and a 50-foot tour boat that was dry docked burning," Capt. Ignatius Carroll of Miami Fire Rescue told Patch.

Carroll said that firefighters attacked the fire on both vessels while working to move other boats to safety. He said that firefighters set up fire lines to protect a nearby office building and homes.

"The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes," he said. "The 24-foot boat was completely destroyed. The 50-foot boat sustained heavy smoke damage and several other boats sustained minor blistering from the heat."

Carroll added that all employees of the business were safely evacuated from the area. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Photos courtesy Miami Fire Rescue