On 9/15/12 at approximately 10:00 am, I was dispatched to a vessel fire that had occurred at Black Point Marina park boat ramps, located in Miami-Dade county.

I arrived at approximately 10:45am and I witnessed a vessel partially submerged which had extensive fire damage, docked at the boat ramp.

The vessel is identified by FL 9281 EW. Operator had arrived to launch his vessel for a day of pleasure boating. After removing the vessel from the trailer, Operator turned the battery switches to the "on" position and turned on the blower (ventilation system). Operator stated he left it on for about 3-4mins before turning on the engine. Operator started the vessel and continued to secure his belongings. Operator noticed the battery gauge was reading 12 amps when usually it reads 13-14 amps. He revved up the engine a few times and placed it back in to neutral. The vessel's engine exploded and burst into flames. Operator and his wife escaped the flames unharmed and called 911.

Miami-Dade Fire Truck Engine 55 along with fireboat 1 (Alarm #2185308), Miami-Dade Police Marine Units (case #MDPD12915352970), and Department of Environmental Resource Management were all on scene at the time of my arrival and assisted with the fire and removal of the vessel from the water. 

There was minimal environmental impact as a result of this fire.

No further action taken.



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MIAMI                         