Boat Explosion Near City Island: Three Injured in Dramatic Incident on Long Island Sound
A boat caught fire and exploded near City Island in the Bronx on Saturday afternoon, injuring three passengers and creating a large black smoke cloud. The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. in the Long Island Sound. The injured individuals were taken to nearby hospitals with minor injuries. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown. Dramatic footage shows flames engulfing the boat and thick smoke billowing into the sky. The FDNY dispatched 21 units with 79 firefighters to respond to the emergency.