FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — One person has died and multiple people were injured after a boat exploded at a marina in Broward County on Monday night.
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said the fire occurred at Lauderdale Marina located at 1900 Southeast 15th Street.
The flames also spread to a second vessel.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Boat catches fire in marina
Officials said the dock is known as a refueling station.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said the 37-foot vessel exploded after its engines were started, injuring all seven passengers on board.
Dive crews found one man dead in the water.
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FWC officials on Tuesday identified the deceased victim as Sebastien Gauthier, 41, of Quebec.
The other six occupants were transferred to a local hospital for treatment.
An investigation into what caused the fire is underway.
