Over a dozen people were rushed to a hospital following a possible boat explosion off the waters of Miami Saturday afternoon, fire officials said.
On May 9, 2026, over 25 MDFR units, including Fireboat 21, Ocean Rescue units, alongside the FWC, responded to reports of a possible vessel explosion near the Haulover Sandbar, near Miami Beach, Fla.
ABC Miami
First responders rushed to Haulover Sandbar following calls of an explosion around 12:48 p.m., according to Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue.
On May 9, 2026, over 25 MDFR units, including Fireboat 21, Ocean Rescue units, alongside the FWC, responded to reports of a possible vessel explosion near the Haulover Sandbar, near Miami Beach, Fla.
ABC Miami
They found multiple victims, 15 of whom were immediately transported to the hospital, fire officials said.
On May 9, 2026, over 25 MDFR units, including Fireboat 21, Ocean Rescue units, alongside the FWC, responded to reports of a possible vessel explosion near the Haulover Sandbar, near Miami Beach, Fla.
ABC Miami
Their conditions were not immediately revealed.
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