A massive yacht caught fire early Sunday morning while docked behind the Booby Trap on the River nightclub, situated at 3615 NW South River Drive in Miami. This incident led to an immediate evacuation of patrons and staff from both the dock and the nearby entertainment venue, with no injuries reported.
According to Local 10 News, the 95-foot-long yacht was rented by renowned music producer Metro Boomin. The vessel docked at approximately 3 a.m., but just 15 minutes later, club employees noticed smoke emanating from inside the boat. Michael Marhefka, the Director of Security at Booby Trap on the River, told the press, "The boat docked and they were on it maybe 30 minutes at the dock when we heard what sounded like fire alarms. When we looked, we saw smoke inside."
About ten guests, including Metro Boomin, along with five crew members, were successfully evacuated by the club's staff. More than 30 units from the Miami-Dade Fire Department responded to the scene to battle the flames, using water and foam from both land and sea. At one point, firefighters employed a ladder truck to tackle the fire from above.
Despite their efforts, the yacht sank into the Miami River shortly before 7 a.m. The charred remains of the vessel remain moored to the dock as emergency teams develop a strategy for its removal and work to prevent potential fuel spills.
The blaze drew a crowd of onlookers who described the event as terrifying due to the massive flames and rapid spread of the fire. Dozens of dancers and club customers were evacuated amid the chaos. The cause of the fire is currently under police investigation.
Key Questions About the Miami Yacht Fire Incident
Who rented the yacht that caught fire in Miami?
The yacht was rented by the well-known music producer Metro Boomin.
What was the response of the emergency services to the yacht fire?
More than 30 units from the Miami-Dade Fire Department responded, using water and foam to extinguish the flames from both land and sea.
Were there any injuries reported from the yacht fire?
No injuries were reported following the successful evacuation of guests and crew.