A boat exploded off the coast of City Island in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon, resulting in injuries to three passengers and producing a significant plume of black smoke, according to officials. The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. when a 30-foot vessel caught fire in the Long Island Sound, as reported by an FDNY spokesperson. Three individuals were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. The cause of the explosion has not been determined, according to police. The FDNY responded with 21 units and 79 firefighters to manage the situation. Video footage showed flames engulfing the boat and smoke rising into the sky.
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Boat Explosion Off City Island Injures Three Passengers
A boat exploded off City Island in the Bronx on Saturday, injuring three passengers. The explosion occurred around 1:40 p.m. in the Long Island Sound, and the cause is currently under investigation. The FDNY responded with a significant number of firefighters to the scene.
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