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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — A boat caught fire while docked at the Safe Harbor Sportsman Marina off Canal Road in Orange Beach, News 5 has learned.
According to Orange Beach Fire Chief Jeff Smith, the call came in about 4:17 p.m. regarding a boat on fire with two people injured.
Video that a viewer submitted to News 5 shows a boat engulfed in flames and black smoke billowing from it while another boat approaches and targets the vessel with a water hose.
According to a witness, despite firefighting efforts, the fire reignited several times, posing a threat to the dock and nearby boats.
According to Smith, the fire was extinguished at 4:39 p.m.
Two people were taken by Orange Beach Fire Rescue 2 to the Baldwin Health Freestanding Emergency Department in Gulf Shores with minor injuries.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol is on the scene investigating, according to Smith.
This story is developing. News 5 will update this article as more information becomes available.
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