Fire engulfs massive yacht on Miami’s Watson Island

Luxury yacht destroyed after flames consume vessel in matter of hours

MIAMI – Firefighters rushed into action after flames broke out on a massive luxury yacht Wednesday night.

Large flames engulfed the massive vessel at the Island Gardens marina on Watson Island.

The 120-foot Andiamo caused an inferno on Biscayne Bay as firefighters raced to stop the flames from spreading to nearby boats.

More than 45 firefighters from Miami and Miami-Dade County were on hand to help extinguish the blaze.

A fire burns on a luxury yacht off Biscayne Bay. (WPLG)

The yacht began to list and sink around 10 p.m.

According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, all passengers were able to safely get off the boat and no injuries were reported.

The damage to the yacht is catastrophic.


Recommended Videos