1 dead, several injured after boat explosion in Fort Lauderdale

[@PenjaminFranklyn]

The fire graphic is *DIABOLOCAL*

[@organicsoulgumbo]

@@PenjaminFranklyn af

[@organicsoulgumbo]

@@PenjaminFranklyn LITERALLY!!!😆

[@HAD97]

You'd think they were selling something!

[@vulcan2882]

@@HAD97 ... does your comment make you feel like a big boy now ?

[@HAD97]

@@vulcan2882 Hadn't really thought about and I appreciate your sentiment. Is Santa on his way?

[@stemtosternms4438]

As a marine surveyor I can tell you this was likely due to old fuel fill hoses and inadequate ventilation...And a spark of course. Always raise hatches and smell for fumes before cranking, especially after refilling. Inspect every inch of all fuel lines/hoses, they can look fine in one area and not in another. This size boat will have at least two blowers and it's not obvious when one quits working because you hear them (one) power up so you assume they are working. Also the flexible blower hoses are thin plastic and deteriorate. I see them with holes and/or pulled off the blower housing or hull vent, intake blocked with bilge water, collapsed closed from zip-ties, so they sound like they are working but not actually moving air. Also the intake needs to be secured AT the lower 1/3rd of the engine space as gasoline fumes settle but you don't want the intake too low where it can be covered by higher than normal bilge water. Also, make sure there are no dips so the hoses can drain water and not be blocked. Tanks also corrode from the inside and leak without warning. Fume sensor alarms are always a great idea especially the older they get... Definitely if she's old enough to be carbureted. You just can't monitor every possible area that can leak. Lastly something ignited the fumes.. Everything must be ignition protected (no automotive starters or alternators/chargers). No residential 120V extension cords or plugs. God Bless this family, it's heartbreaking to see knowing the cause was likely obvious!!

[@notredame9905]

Thank you. Very informative!

[@bobehmann9859]

I've had a 24' Rampage, stern drive with a jack shaft for 39 seasons. Fueling every compartment is closed, afterwards, cabin is opened as is the engine hatch. Nothing is turned on till an inspection with the nose. Another note, no friends should be on the boat during fueling or start up. Know how much fuel you need. There's no reason to fill to the top. The tank is vented, not the fuel line. Prayers to all involved, including the dock workers.

[@AVMAR]

@@bobehmann9859 A half empty fuel tank is more likely to explode than a tank that is full.

[@petechilimindris9900]

Thanks for info. So on my outboard older bass boat , do I need to worry about venting or anything related? The tank seems to be naturally vented with a little wire mesh topped this g next to the gas tank. Maybe still makes sense to open the rear deck hatch over the tank after fueling? I think this issue is more for inboards though right? Either way good for us to know.

[@kccodex8931]

Is diesel fuel much safer? Would this have happened regardless of the type of fuel?

[@organicsoulgumbo]

The fire graphic is so distasteful 😒

[@PenjaminFranklyn]

😂

[@organicsoulgumbo]

@ WTF 😂

[@KittyBertandErnie]

My God I said the same thing... That 80s song by Don Henley "dirty laundry" is exactly this news channel... when he says plane crash and get the widow on the set, we need Dirty Laundry....

[@PanM8]

organicsoulgumbo, this is what the news is like in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale area) and Dade County (Miami area). They have always been like this. I used to live in Southern Palm Beach County, we could get channel 7, from Miami. They were pretty dramatic back then too.

[@JebusHypocristosX]

@@organicsoulgumbo Who is forcing you to watch? Are you too dumb not to watch something that bothers you?

[@bobcaygeon975]

WPLG, your flaming background is completely unnecessary. I couldn't imagine a family member of the victim watching that intro. and not being nauseated. Your graphics editor is unqualified.

[@livincuriously]

💯

[@TUKByV1]

lol

[@Jim-u5w6o]

He jumped into action to help. Holding a cam to record. Didn't see him running to the victims. In fact, i believe it looked like he stood there and watched for some time. Just because he recorded it doesn't make him a hero.

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

Did you not think that maybe he helped first then when he thought he couldn't help any more, he started recording or you just wanted to pull out your pitch fork and crucify someone from the sidelines?

[@lordabstract82]

Mediocre men every single one interviewed. First clown to show up was there for nothing else but clout. So bold…..so brave…..

[@stormbunnie6966]

This news station doing all this fire action on the captions and background is RIDICULOUS how insensitive lmaooooo

[@mikeboggs5987]

They forgot the blowers or fueling with engins running my guess!

[@WilliamPhillips-og4be]

Outboards usually don’t have blowers.

[@JonDoe-cg4mr]

Kinda looked like upon turning ignition switch.

[@firefox2716]

Explosion so powerful it blew up the upper top deck of the boat.....wow cant believe anyone could survive that. Prayers 🙏

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

well one didn't. You actually see the guy go flying into the water... I just wonder if anyone would have jumped in after him, maybe could have prevented his drowning if he wasn't dead already.... I am assuming of course that the person they were looking for in the water was the same guy.

[@firefox2716]

@YesItsReallyKeith 5 people on the Boat they say , I see one person standing next to front of the Bow. One person was found in the water drowned, No I didn't see anyone jump into the water for rescue, I don't think anyone knew a person was in the water till it was to late. Whole event is Suspicious event

[@koolblue6927]

Those graphic flames are in horrible taste.

[@stanleyolszewski7701]

There will not be any hazardous material by morning. They are always worried about the water, the water is fine. Focus on the 5 people injured.

[@jakeringer3153]

If you own an inboard gas powered boat having a fume detector is a matter of life and death!

[@MichaelLyons-h4i]

That's a pontoon boat with an open outboard engine

[@8180634]

@@MichaelLyons-h4i The pontoon was next to he boat that exploded. The boat that exploded was an inboard. I wonder if they failed to run the blower before trying to start the motor.

[@jakeringer3153]

@@MichaelLyons-h4i not the boat that blew up!

[@MichaelLyons-h4i]

@@jakeringer3153 yeah I saw that after your 100% correct. They show that first. I was assuming and was wrong I looked at it after and I was wrong by looking at one of the first photos.

[@Sara-gl8ue]

Mainstream news cracks me up. The fire in the background, the red outfit, and the hellish scene altogether on the set has me rolling. Why is mainstream news so dramatic 😂 You're always messing with our subconcious minds with your words and imagery. I wish more people understood this fact.

[@stanleyolszewski7701]

Don’t need to waste thousands of peoples money finding the cause. They had a hot engine and forgot to turn on the blowers.

[@carlv8168]

Yep, probably because they were too intoxicated to remember to turn on the blowers before starting.

[@Elle-gc6fh]

For those of us who didn't know, blowers are fans that help remove flammable fumes from the engine compartment and bilge to prevent explosions.

[@markdrotch2555]

Back in the 70's my parents whould fuel up at nautical yacht basin before tugg boat Annie's. I watch a large wooden boat explode as it left the dock after refueling. My dad always had the blowers on and pulled the both engine covers off when fueling. 1978 26 foot formula twin 188 mercury cruiser.

[@Dillweed-c8j]

Did it have gold leaf inlays on the dash? 😂​@@markdrotch2555

[@omegalamda3145]

No sh^t Sherlock…

[@lynncollver6067]

Wth is wrong with your company to allow the flames show ? This tragic situation is a living nightmare.

[@bruceabrahamsen221]

Don't watch next time

[@paulgilliland2992]

What is up with that fiery introduction. It’s pathetic.

[@Historybooks-456]

My kayak is safe and quiet.

[@ProWhat-xr5lb]

My condolences to the family

[@chaser7236]

For those who don’t know when fueling a boat with a inboard motor ALWAYS turn the vent fan on before fueling. Tell a friend and everyone you know! It might save a life one day!

[@hopebuell3490]

LORD HAVE MERCY THOU SHALT NOT KILL PRAYERS GOES OUT TO ALL THE FAMILIES AND FRIENDS BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN: FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED GOD BLESSED

[@harryhoesch3793]

I've seen someone fill the water tank instead of the fuel, until it filled the toilet(s). Luckily we noticed the smell before anything ignited. Cut all power and manually moved docked boats.

[@eman7892]

Didn't vent.....

[@raystory7059]

I would bet the engine compartment was NOT fully vented after the gasoline refueling of the cabin cruiser and the air/fuel mix vapors reached an explosive level. This is why I prefer the safety of Diesel Inboard engines.

[@billn911]

boat on fire is a tritoon but webcam explosion is a cabin cuddy?

[@Douglas-up2vh]

Rookie boat owner. Didn't turn on his bilge vents. Gas fumes are deadly.

[@PhantomRiver]

Terrible decision on the flames on the big screen--not only tasteless but looks cheap. What's next: buckets of blood dripping down on murder stories and charred steak sizzling on a BBQ for burn victims? You win this week's national award for being the trashiest, scummiest tabloid local news station.

[@mikah4051]

Poor taste in the fire graphics.

[@mattbellina5485]

Praying for the victims and families

[@Bobbyd0052]

PRAYERS FROM MICHIGAN !

[@Elle-gc6fh]

George Costanza there, running away.

[@robertthomas1569]

Channel 10 has become Channel 7....

[@michaelburns5999]

The graphic dept is messing with us lol

[@Dani-ICU-RN]

1:30 Hard to watch.. so sad.may they rest in piece,& survivor's heal fullly🙏

[@annaprigliano221]

Is it really necessary to have flames in the background while broadcasting this story.

[@realnews1322]

Good grief, their TV studio is on fire! Call 911!

[@richardmeo2503]

Good video for people to watch. See how dangerous gasoline really is.

[@Dane-o7q]

Turn on engine gas fume blower before starting.

[@kristiannelson1851]

And the point of all these flames is what?

[@lynncollver6067]

Jesus Christ please help the family and friends of those involved. Amen

[@CindyBurkeBlackwell]

😢 The worst time of year. Very sad.

[@gregorycomunale1550]

We are now going to report the news direct from HELL. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@s0nnyburnett]

Another idiot boater not running the blowers or smelling for fumes like they teach you when you take your boating class.

[@Setsail-e8b]

These "graphics" are in such poor taste...😪 WPLG Local 10 be respectful to those involved....Geez!

[@JebusHypocristosX]

Flo-Ri-D'uh again. Its always Flo-Ri-D'uh man.

[@CoolDaysEnd]

Make sure you get the video, then go help people.

[@shawn011274]

Must be an electric boat: Sarcasm intended!

[@edwilko8819]

Sounds like a gas explosion

[@guymontag1427]

Gasoline powered vehicles are so dangerous.

[@carlv8168]

They're only as dangerous as their owners.

[@kccodex8931]

Gasoline is flammable. That means, it can catch fire.

[@Tenacity2Spare]

I was there it was horrible

[@soupbone7345]

Amateur hour!! Did not turn on the blowers!! 😕

[@kevinderr440]

But, but, but electric cars... Terrible accident. I am sorry for the victims and their families. But, accidents happen with all high energy sources if safety procedures are not properly followed.

[@maryvalentine5506]

Prayers

[@kzaeytzev4810]

They should do an investigation.

[@qball6520]

Improper fueling.

[@realnews1322]

The floating inferno, starring Charlton Heston.

[@Monaayy29]

GTA in real life

[@christinecalifornia8136]

Geeze people....get over the yule log graphic burning!! It is for the holiday!

[@kalyncotton7964]

lol the fire at the beginning of this when they were talking about it is so funny. Why the heck would they put that? Ok not funny very insensitive but I had to laugh at the ignorance. Just causal fake fire flames

[@kalyncotton7964]

Omg ur lying there’s fake flames when the guy on the scense is talking as well lol

[@disco-2516]

Stop Mchwinning “whY i It necESSary”

[@kalyncotton7964]

@@disco-2516 sorry disco 2516 I don’t know what you mean

[@disco-2516]

@@kalyncotton7964 sorry can’t hear you making money. On a money train 🚂 💵

[@kalyncotton7964]

@ send me some

[@christinecalifornia8136]

Let me guess....drunk and did not clear out the vapors and fumes ...

[@globaldeception7414]

Another "Accident". Shhhh

[@TerryComo2010]

The graphics are a joke, and not funny!

[@disco-2516]

tooo much tequilaaaaa

[@angeloujade-bq9vu]

Wow all before gta 6😊

[@chrisdelong2932]

Even now he is at work. In accidents and calamities by sea and by land, in great conflagrations, in fierce tornadoes and terrific hailstorms, in tempests, floods, cyclones, tidal waves, and earthquakes, in every place and in a thousand forms, Satan is exercising his power. He sweeps away the ripening harvest, and famine and distress follow. He imparts to the air a deadly taint, and thousands perish by the pestilence. These visitations are to become more and more frequent and disastrous. Destruction will be upon both man and beast. Great Controversy 1888, p.589.3 Amen!

[@eddiearmijo6635]

How much in covid relief money was used to buy Boats And RVs during the Pandemic.

[@vulcan2882]

you must be fun at funerals ?

[@jakeroberts7435]

Boats and hoes....

[@nickysindora6952]

Forgot the blowers

[@mc9551]

At least the waiter got video footage before he jumped into action to help save people.

[@JR-zm2yu]

God Speed to the 1 who reportedly lost their life & may God Heal those who were injured. 💜🙏 Additionally: 1). The guy wearing what appears to be a red jacket may have heard something as he seemed to turn as if something in the boat got his attention. 2). Something tells me whoever is in charge of channel 10 these days isn't paying attention to things like: A). The grahics at intro of story - uncalled for. B). The '$' sign on utube as if they are hoping viewers will throw some money their way.. Seriously?!? Maybe some holiday punch was at play? Anyways, Terrell always does a good job imo. God Bless Us 1 & All🙌🙏 God Bless

[@steveherr450]

yes it does seem like something /noise got the guy in reds attention right before it blew or it might just be coincidental, he looked at the boat when it blew? i am leaning towards he heard a weird sound that made him turn and look myself.

[@JR-zm2yu]

@steveherr450 I hear there's no such thing as coincidence ⚡ - perhaps it also gave him instant knowledge about it as it blew so that he was more on guard & thus knew to run as it occurred. Was it being fueled at the time? Did he hear ticking? God Bless 1 & All in Dealing w/PTSD that they'll likely have💜🙏

[@ibdam1]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@staywoke7]

Who set a bomb on that boat😮😮😮Dam man outside is getting crazier and crazier dam drones falling out the sky on people laps boat blowing up dam will bayfront park be safe this year 😮at this point at home is very safe then have to pray that a stray bullet don't come through the window on New Year's Eve got dammmmmm Lord have mercy 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@Valkyrie11609]

Calm down francis.

[@staywoke7]

​@@Valkyrie11609Tell your mammie to come down🤪

[@floridaroadways]

This will teach you people not to do drugs, especially smoke weed

[@Elle-gc6fh]

Otherwise, you'll end up in the graphics department making insensitive graphics for a local news channel. Go on and repent ye stoners!

[@ecamp6360]

Based on what? They could have been drunk, or, given...Florida, tweakers.

[@floridaroadways]

@@Elle-gc6fhlol😂😂

[@duffer2307]

Vent engine room before you start the engine

[@danasmith858]

Entitlement can be dangerous

[@christinecalifornia8136]

Let me guess....drunk and did not clear out the vapors and fumes ...