Yacht Owned By Marc Anthony Catches Fire While Docked In Miami
By Hayden Brooks
December 19, 2019
Reports have swirled that a luxury yacht belonging to Marc Anthony caught fire while docked at Watson Island in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday night (December 18).
As per 7News Miami, the 120-foot vessel, which was reportedly worth around $7 million, was caught in flames and capsized while it was stationary at the Island Gardens Marina. Firefighters from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and City of Miami Fire Rescue tended to the fire to make sure that nearby boats remained safe. Several crew members were reportedly aboard when the fire broke out, but they were able to exit the vessel safely. Meanwhile, a rep for the superstar, told Us Weekly that Anthony was not on board and everyone is safe.
"Miami Fire Rescue units responded to a 120Ft yacht that was on fire at approximately 07:30pm today. Units from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Beach Fire Rescue were called upon to assist with water assets," the Twitter account for the City of Miami Fire Rescue wrote in a message early Thursday morning. "Fire was under control within 2 hours and no other boats were damaged."
Miami Fire Rescue units responded to a 120Ft yacht that was on fire at approximately 07:30pm today. Units from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Beach Fire Rescue were called upon to assist with water assets. Fire was under control within 2 hours and no other boats were damaged. pic.twitter.com/5cRYSqfbhq
— Miami Fire Rescue (@CityofMiamiFire) December 19, 2019
Miami Fire Rescue units on scene of a 120 foot boat fire at 888 MacArthur Causeway. pic.twitter.com/sYxnglXugB
— Miami Fire Rescue (@CityofMiamiFire) December 19, 2019
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