Fri Sep 20 11:45:54 UTC 2024: ## Luxury Yacht Sinks After Fireworks and Ammunition Explode in Marina del Ray
**Marina del Ray, CA** – A spectacular blaze engulfed a luxury yacht, The Admiral, in Marina del Rey harbor on Wednesday night, sending flames reaching up to 30 feet in the air. The incident was caused by the ignition of fireworks and approximately 1,000 rounds of unspent ammunition on board.
Two individuals escaped the inferno safely, with one sustaining a minor arm injury. Witnesses reported hearing multiple explosions as the fire raged, and the yacht eventually listed heavily before becoming almost fully submerged.
The incident released an estimated 4,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the water, prompting an immediate response from an environmental hazard team to assess and contain the potential damage. Firefighters also worked diligently to prevent the flames from spreading to neighboring vessels.
The 100-foot yacht, valued at $1 million, was designed to accommodate 10 guests in four staterooms and three crew members.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities.
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