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California yacht loaded with 1,000 rounds of ammo, fireworks bursts into flames and sinks at popular marina.

A luxurious California yacht filled with fireworks and 1,000 rounds of ammunition burst into a fiery inferno before sinking into the Marina del Rey on Wednesday night.

The Admiral, a 100-foot, twin-diesel-engine boat, was docked in the man-made harbor when it erupted into flames, leading to a large-scale response from the LA Fire Department.

Only two hours after catching fire, the nearly million-dollar boat sank into the 800-acre marina 5 miles south of Santa Monica.

Two people escaped the blaze without injuries, the fire department reported.

Witnesses captured the flames tearing through the 100-foot yacht as fireworks illuminated the black smoke and flew across the sky.

Efforts to extinguish the flames appeared successful from the outside, but the fire burning on the inside seemed to be resistant to the water hoses as the blaze continued to destroy the interior, according to KTLA.

Dozens of first responders and intrigued community members watched the fallen boat lying in the marina while crews continued to douse the wreckage with water.

Neighbors grew fearful that the blaze would extend into nearby boats and potentially set off a chain reaction.

“I saw it fully engulfed in flames and like many of us living here, heard an explosion and saw fireworks coming off it, and more flames and then walked down here and captured video of it,” resident Lynn Rose told NBC Los Angeles .

The boat was reportedly being fueled by a propane source “complicating” firefighting efforts. Officials set up a floating physical barrier known as a boom to prevent debris, including diesel fuel, from polluting the waters.

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It began listing to its side, forcing officials to evacuate everyone from the dock. The destroyed yacht sank around 10:30 p.m. while the fire continued to burn below deck.

Officials did not indicate how the fire started as of Thursday morning.

The Admiral, built by Broward Marine in 1986, featured four cabins including the master suite, could hold 10 guests with three crew members, and was last listed in 2018 for $985,000, according to Boat International.

Before its fiery destruction, the boat could reach a top speed of 18 knots (20 mph).

The owner’s identity was not immediately revealed.

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Explosive Blaze: Marina del Rey Yacht 'The Admiral' Sinks After Fiery Disaster

W hat began as a peaceful Wednesday evening in Marina del Rey erupted into chaos when The Admiral , a 100-foot luxury yacht, burst into flames. Docked in Basin A, the yacht ignited just after 8:30 p.m., fueled by fireworks and nearly 1,000 rounds of ammunition stored onboard. As fireworks exploded into the night sky, thick black smoke blanketed the marina.

Despite the rapid response from the LA County Fire Department, efforts to contain the blaze proved difficult. Firefighters battled the flames from both the water and the docks, but the fire’s intensity and the yacht’s twin diesel engines made the situation nearly impossible to control. By 10:30 p.m., The Admiral had listed to one side and sank into the marina.

The next morning, cleanup efforts began, led by the U.S. Coast Guard, as crews worked to contain 4,000 gallons of spilled diesel fuel. Air quality tests confirmed no immediate risk to residents, and officials monitored the water to prevent further contamination.

Built in 1986 and last valued at nearly a million dollars, The Admiral was a symbol of luxury. Now, it lies half-submerged, its grandeur reduced to ash. Two passengers on board escaped without injury, but the fire’s cause remains under investigation. Marina residents are left grappling with the shocking spectacle of a quiet harbor night gone tragically wrong.

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Crime and public safety | 100-foot luxury yacht sinks in marina del rey after fireworks explosion and fire.

The fire was reported shortly after 8:33 p.m. and firefighters responded to 211 Basin A to douse the flames on the approximately 100-foot boat, the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported.

Multiple explosions resonated throughout the harbor as The Admiral was consumed by flames.

Footage at the scene from CBS 2 showed the boat listing to one side before sinking in the harbor.

Two people on board escaped the flames unharmed, the fire department reported. ABC 7 reported one person suffered a cut on the arm.

KTLA reported that the fire stemmed from fireworks exploding on the vessel, threatening other boats nearby and several structures.

An investigation into the fire was underway.

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Watch: 33m superyacht goes up in flames and sinks in Ibiza

The Bilgin motor yacht Good Vibes caught fire yesterday afternoon (August 2) in Ibiza. It is understood the yacht currently remains half-sunk in the port of Ibiza, after fire teams battled for five hours to extinguish the flames.

According to local media reports, the superyacht was “sailing” through the Es Freus marine reserve between Ibiza and Formentera at the time of the incident.

When the fire broke out, a commercial vessel stepped in to tow the boat to an empty dock in Ibiza port in order to help fire crews access the yacht.

It is understood that the blaze began in the engine room at around 2.30pm local time. After multiple fire teams battled the flames, the fire was put out around 8pm local time.

Ibiza Boat Fire #ibiza #ibizafire #ibizayacht #ibizaboatfire pic.twitter.com/XNA7L54XyZ — aussiemate (@aussiemaaate) August 3, 2022

Footage on social media shows the yacht was experiencing a heavy stern list. She was towed across the marina, but was later seen capsized alongside a cargo vessel. 

No injuries have been reported.

A popular charter yacht , Good Vibes is a 2010 delivery from Turkish yard Bilgin. This model features accommodation for eight guests in five cabins and is crowned by a large sundeck with bar, jacuzzi and seating area.

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M/Y Good Vibes Sinks After Fire in Ibiza

Associate Editor Aileen Mack joined Dockwalk in July 2018. She is a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. If she’s not at a concert or coffee shop, she is lost in a book, movie or a YouTube rabbit hole. Email Aileen at [email protected] .

The 33-meter M/Y Good Vibes caught fire on August 3 while sailing in the Es Freus area between Ibiza and Formentera at about 2:30 p.m. Those that were on board were evacuated to another private vessel, but the owner and captain remained on board until assistance arrived, El Periódico de España reports. There are no reported injuries.

Salvamento Maritimo’s Salvamar Acrux towed the yacht to an empty dock in the Port d’Eivissa away from other vessels, and the fire remained ablaze when she arrived. According to Periódico de Ibiza , firefighters were waiting for the vessel at the port, along with a team of divers and Port Authority agents. Three additional vehicles had to be called to supply water to extinguish the fire, which took more than five hours. Eventually, the yacht half-sunk with a heavy stern list and sustained damage to the hull.

It is believed that the fire originated from the engine room. The Safety and Protection Division of the Port of Balears , Infrastructure Maintenance personnel, and Port Police will attempt to refloat the vessel.

Ibiza Boat Fire #ibiza #ibizafire #ibizayacht #ibizaboatfire pic.twitter.com/XNA7L54XyZ — aussiemate (@aussiemaaate) August 3, 2022

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