Three Yachts Destroyed in Miami River Fire, Arson Suspected

Yacht Fire in Miami-Dade

• 🛥️ Three yachts were engulfed in flames early Friday morning in northwest Miami-Dade.
• 📍 The massive blaze occurred at Jones Boatyard near the 3200 block of Northwest North River Drive.

Potential Arson and Explosion

• 💥 A marina worker reported hearing an explosion around 3:30 AM, which he believes started the fire.
• ⚠️ Investigators are looking into arson as a possible cause for the inferno.
• 🌊 The middle boat is suspected to be the one that exploded, triggering the fire across the other yachts.

Fire Response and Environmental Concerns

• 🔥 Dozens of firefighters from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were dispatched to extinguish the flames.
• ⛽ Crews worked to contain fuel spills and leaks from the burning vessels.
• ♻️ A Miami pollution crew was on-site to assess potential environmental impacts.

Aftermath and Investigation

• 📉 All three yachts are considered a total loss.
• 🤕 Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
• 🔍 The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.