MARINA DEL REY (CNS) – Fire authorities Thursday are investigating a fire stemming from a fireworks explosion on board a luxury yacht that sank while anchored in Marina del Rey.
The fire was reported shortly after 8:33 p.m. Wednesday and firefighters responded to 211 Basin A to douse the flames on the approximately three-story, 100-foot boat, the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported.
“According to boat owner 1,000 rounds of unspent ammunition and fireworks onboard,” the county fire department said in a statement Thursday morning. “No FF (firefighter) injuries. Cause of fire to be determined.”
Multiple explosions resonated throughout the harbor as The Admiral was consumed by flames.
Footage at the scene from CBS 2 showed the boat listing to one side before sinking in the harbor.
NBC 4 reported that an environmental hazard team was slated to arrive in Marina del Rey Thursday to assist with the cleanup of the burned vessel.
Two people on board escaped the flames unharmed, the fire department reported. ABC 7 reported one person suffered a cut on the arm.
KTLA reported that the fire stemmed from fireworks exploding on the vessel, threatening other boats nearby and several structures.
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