Luxury Yacht Loaded with Ammunition and Fireworks Sinks After Massive Fire in Marina del Rey
Firefighters battled the blaze for two hours as explosions rocked the harbor, eventually leading to the yacht's submersion and a significant diesel spill.
- Two passengers escaped the fire without serious injuries, though one suffered a minor cut.
- The 100-foot yacht, named The Admiral, was carrying 1,000 rounds of ammunition and numerous fireworks.
- The fire began around 8:30 p.m. and was extinguished by 10:33 p.m., but not before the vessel listed and sank.
- An estimated 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into the harbor, prompting an environmental hazard assessment by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with initial reports suggesting fireworks may have ignited the blaze.
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