A Captain’s Guide to Safely Handle Fire on Boats
5 days ago · Let nature help fight your boat fire by harnessing wind to your advantage. Position your boat so the wind directs flames and smoke away from passengers and unburned areas. Repositioning slows the spread of the fire, improves visibility, and reduces smoke inhalation. When to Evacuate a Boat on Fire
1 person killed, 5 hospitalized after fiery Florida boat explosion
Dec 24, 2024 · One person is dead and five others were hospitalized after a boat explosion at a marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Monday, officials said. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to multiple...
Marina del Rey yacht fire: 1,000 rounds of ammunition, fireworks …
Sep 19, 2024 · One thousand rounds of "unspent ammunition and fireworks" were onboard a luxury yacht that erupted in flames and sank in Marina del Rey.
‘It was like a boom’: 1 dead, 5 injured after two boats catch fire at ...
Dec 23, 2024 · FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - One person was killed and five others were hospitalized after two boats caught fire at a Fort Lauderdale marina, authorities said.
Your Boat's On Fire - Now What | BoatUS
Installing smoke alarms in boats with cabins and enclosed engine spaces is a good first line of defense, especially if anyone sleeps aboard. Other marine-grade smoke and heat alarms have remotes that can alert an operator at the helm, saving …
One dead, 4 others hospitalized after fiery boat explosion in Dania ...
Oct 26, 2024 · FORT LAUDERDALE — One man died and four others went to hospitals with severe burns and other injuries after a boat exploded in Dania Beach Friday afternoon.
Fiery boat explosion in Florida marina leaves one dead, several …
Dec 24, 2024 · Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue (FLFR) received multiple 911 calls about an explosion and a vessel on fire. Crews found significant fire on one boat prior to it quickly spreading to another. Five...
10 boats damaged in Texas marina fire - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Oct 13, 2024 · Boat owners are waiting to hear what’s next after Sunday’s fire on Grapevine Lake. The flames destroyed or damaged at least 10 boats – and injured one person. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey spoke to one...
Florida Boat Explosion Causes Mass Casualties - Newsweek
Dec 24, 2024 · At least one person has been killed and five injured after a boat exploded in Lauderdale Marina, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The explosion on Monday evening caused two fires, extinguished by...
Luxury yacht docked at Marina del Rey sinks after fire; explosions ...
Sep 19, 2024 · A high-end yacht docked at Marina del Rey sank after catching on fire. But the interior flames appeared to resist the water hoses and the boat continued sustaining damage.