Luxury Yacht Docked At Massachusetts Marina Consumed By Fire

An 82-foot boat was destroyed Monday night after a fire broke out on the vessel while it was docked in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

The U.S. Coast Guard responded after receiving a report shortly after 5:30 p.m. that a vessel was on fire at Popes Islands Fleet Marina. The New Bedford and Fairhaven fire departments also rushed to the scene.

Flames could be seen shooting off the luxury yacht, sending thick, black smoke billowing into the sky. Later, once emergency crews got the blaze under control, the multi-million dollar boat’s charred remains were visible.

Luis Frias, who works nearby, said there was tons of black smoke in the area. "It was just smoke, black smoke, that was it," he said. "It’s a huge boat. It’s a multi-million dollar boat and I think it’s not even a year old."

The yacht had 500 gallons of fuel on board, which presented an added challenge for firefighters.