Fuel contamination from boat fire in Hendry County

Writer: Rachel Murphy
Published: Updated:
Hendry County units responding to a boat fire (CREDIT: Hendry County Sheriff’s Office)

Several units responded to a boat fire at a boat ramp behind River’s Edge Motel that was fully engulfed in flames.

According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, members of the fire department, coast guard and first responders responded to a yacht reportedly on fire Saturday night.

Deputies are asking boaters to avoid the area if possible because of reported fuel in the water.

First responders are working to contain the contamination.

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