Fireworks, ammunition lead to explosion on yacht in Marina del Rey

MARINA DEL REY, Calif. - A luxury yacht docked in Marina del Rey was completely destroyed after a fire triggered fireworks and ammunition to go off.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a call in the 13800 block of Bora Bora Way a little after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18. 

Firefighters say two people safely got out of the 100-foot-long yacht. Neither were hurt in the massive fire, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.  

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Video captured by a witness showed dozens of fireworks going off and loud explosions coming from the fully-engulfed yacht.  

Officials overnight confirmed a large amount of ammunition as well as fireworks were being stored on the boat, which sparked the explosions. 

Engines, fire boats, and rescue boats doused the flames from both land and water.  

The three-story, $1 million yacht partially sunk about 20 feet deep after the fire was knocked down. 

Crews then started focusing on minimizing the environmental impact by using booms to contain any fuel or contaminants from spreading farther into the water.

No major damage occurred to surrounding vessels. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

"The yacht's fuel capacity is reported to be 6,000 gallons," the USCG statement said. "Crews from California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Office of Spill Prevention and Response and Los Angeles County Sheriff's (Department) are also assisting in the efforts.

"The Oiled Wildlife Care Network has been notified and is on standby for wildlife response," the USCG statement said. "No observations of oiled wildlife have been reported at this time. For your safety and the safety of the animals, do not attempt to capture oiled animals. Report oiled wildlife to 1- 877-823-6926."