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Boat catches fire in City Island

Video shows flames erupting from the vessel in what appears to be a boat yard in the area.

Isabella Giardina

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Nadia Galindo

May 4, 2026, 10:58 AM

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Fire marshals are investigating what caused a docked boat on City Island to go up in flames.

The incident happened on Sunday at about 9:40 p.m. at the Morris Yacht & Beach Club on City Island Avenue.

Video shows flames erupting from the vessel in the boat yard.

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Nearly 80 fire and EMS personal responded to the scene and had the fire under control in under two hours.

The boat was docked on land, and it appears nearby boats were not impacted.

No injuries were reported.

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