NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A person suffered burn-related injuries after a large fire engulfed two yachts on the Miami River in Northwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and City of Miami Fire Rescue responded to the scene in the area of Northwest 21st Street and 34th Avenue, just before 5 p.m., Friday.
7SkyForce HD hovered near the fire where plumes of heavy black smoke could be seen billowing into the air.
The fire was put out a short time later, after crews dumped a special chemical mixed with water over the boats.
At least one person was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center to be treated for second-degree burns.
Traffic is being affected on Northwest 18th Street after the road was closed.
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