Saturday, April 20, 2024

No Injuries in Fire That Damaged Two Boats and Dock in Clearwater

Clearwater firefighters were called to a boat fire on East Shore Drive early this afternoon.

A boat that had been tied to a dock there caught fire and then broke free from the dock. The boat was floating in the Intracoastal Waterway as crews got on board other boats to fight the fire.

A second boat located near the original vessel also suffered damage. No injuries were reported.

Dunedin Fire Rescue, the Coast Guard and Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office assisted.

Sad update: A dog that lived aboard the boat that caught fire today is believed to have died.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time

All photos provided by Clearwater Fire & Rescue


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