Chopper 4 approaches two boats on fire in Ft. Lauderdale (Source: CBS4)
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The boat where the fire originated is a 1987 40' Mainship Motor Yacht. (Source: Capt. Ray Cicero, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue)
Boat fire 2
The "Chico Malo" is registered in New Jersey. The value of the boat is likely in the $100,000 range. The boat was destroyed. (Source: Capt. Ray Cicero, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue)
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The two boats were fully engulfed in flames. (Source: CBS4)
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Flames from the Chico Malo ignited and destroyed a 1996 38' Hunter sailboat, probably valued in the $100,000 range as well. The thick smoke could be seen for miles around. (source: CBS4)
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The third boat involved, which was damaged, but not destroyed, was a 35' Maxum Motor Yacht, likely valued in the $50,000 range. (Source: CBS4)
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One person was hurt. (Source: CBS4)
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It happened behind the Kira-Mar Waterfront Villas and Docks at 77 Hendricks Isles in Fort Lauderdale. (source: CBS4)
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Firefighters attacked the flames from all sides including the water. (Source: CBS4)
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In the end, a 35-foot sailboat and a 35-foot motorboat were destroyed. (Source: CBS4)
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The heat and flames scorced the side of a third boat. (source: CBS4)
