PORT SALERNO, Fla. — Lightning ignited a boat fire on the Treasure Coast Tuesday night following a series of strong storms.
In a Facebook post, Martin County Fire Rescue said their crews responded to the 4500 block of Southeast Manatee Terrace just before 9 p.m.
Boat catches fire in Martin County
When they arrived, firefighters found a 35-foot boat fully involved.
A nearby boat was also damaged by the flames.
Fire Rescue said surveillance video revealed that lightning caused the blaze.
The State Fire Marshal was notified.
