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Fort Lauderdale Boat Explosion Hospitalizes 11 on Memorial Day

5/27/2025

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A tragic boat explosion rocked Fort Lauderdale on Memorial Day, leaving 11 people, including two children, hospitalized with severe burns. The blast, believed to be triggered by a gas leak, occurred near the New River Triangle around 5:45 p.m. As investigations unfold, the community rallies in support of the victims.

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A tragic boat explosion rocked Fort Lauderdale on Memorial Day, leaving 11 people, including two children, hospitalized with severe burns. The blast, believed to be triggered by a gas leak, occurred near the New River Triangle around 5:45 p.m. As investigations unfold, the community rallies in support of the victims.