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Boat Explosion at Lake St. Clair Injures Two, Kills Dog

9/11/2025

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A boat explosion at Emerald City Harbor on Lake St. Clair on Saturday, Sept. 6, injured two people and killed a dog.
The blast occurred shortly after the boat left a fuel dock around 12:35 p.m.
Witnesses rescued the injured from the water, while the dog later died at a veterinary hospital.
Environmental crews addressed fuel and oil spills from the incident.
The investigation continues, with no foul play suspected.

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Story summary

A boat explosion at Emerald City Harbor on Lake St. Clair on Saturday, Sept. 6, injured two people and killed a dog.
The blast occurred shortly after the boat left a fuel dock around 12:35 p.m.
Witnesses rescued the injured from the water, while the dog later died at a veterinary hospital.
Environmental crews addressed fuel and oil spills from the incident.
The investigation continues, with no foul play suspected.