Boat Explosion Injures 11, Including Children, on Memorial Day in Fort Lauderdale

Boat Explosion Incident

• 💥 A boat exploded on the water near Fort Lauderdale on Memorial Day, injuring 11 people, including two children.
• ⚠️ Surveillance video captured the terrifying moments of a large fire followed by people jumping into the water.

Potential Cause and Injuries

• ⛽ Investigators believe fuel vapors may have sparked a flash fire, which then caused the explosion.
• 🏥 Two children remain hospitalized in critical condition with severe injuries and burns.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 One witness reported that they tried to fuel up the boat, and a spark ignited the explosion.

Investigation Details

• 🔍 The incident occurred around 6:00 PM on the 39-foot Sea Ray vessel, which was anchored in the intercoastal.
• 🚤 The explosion was severe enough that Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported all 11 injured individuals to the hospital.
• 🚢 The FWC and US Coast Guard are leading the investigation into the exact cause of the blast.
• 🛠️ Investigators were seen gathering clues from the damaged boat, which was being prepared to be towed away.