Blaze at Sea: Sailboat Fire Off Cape Canaveral, Passengers Rescued Unharmed
Sarah Johnson
June 29, 2025
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Four passengers rescued from burning sailboat off Cape Canaveral, Florida, as fire engulfs vessel. No injuries reported; investigation underway.
A dramatic scene unfolded off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday when a 61-foot sailboat erupted in flames just a mile from shore. Four passengers were swiftly rescued, thanks to the quick actions of first responders and a nearby boater who ferried them to safety. Canaveral Fire Rescue confirmed to WTFNewsRoom that the group was unharmed, brought ashore by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Witnesses at Jetty Park Beach captured video of thick, black smoke rising over the Atlantic, with one observer noting the fire spread 'real fast,' accompanied by what sounded like small explosions. A separate vessel helped douse the blaze, but the cause remains under investigation by the United States Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Cape Canaveral, famous for launching rockets and dreams at the Kennedy Space Center, became the backdrop for this fiery maritime mishap. While the passengers escaped unscathed, the incident underscores the unpredictable dangers of the open water.
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Talk about a hot day on the water! This Cape Canaveral sailboat went up in flames faster than a SpaceX rocket at liftoff. Lucky for the passengers, the only thing launched was their lifeboat. Wonder if the fire started from a rogue spark or someone grilling a bit too close to the sails?
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