Fire crews extinguish boat fire near Beer Can Island
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue extinguished the flames from a 35-foot cabin cruiser boat near Beer Can Island Saturday.
This incident was reported at approximately 3:25 p.m. Firefighters confirmed no one was injured but have not clarified whether the fire was caused by a collision or mechanical issues.
The U.S. Coast Guard also rendered aid to fire crews. Updates will be provided as more details surface.
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