Several injured after boat explosion, fire in Macomb County marina
By Joseph Buczek
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MACOMB COUNTY, Michigan (WWJ) — Several people were injured in a boat explosion and fire in a Macomb County marina on Lake St. Clair Thursday afternoon, local authorities said.
The explosion and fire happened around 1:10 p.m. Thursday at the gas pumps at Tow Boat USA on South River Road in Harrison Township.
According to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, several people were injured, and at least three people were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of the explosion, but say there is no indication that foul play was involved.
“The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to the dockhands and Tow Boat USA employees who acted quickly to assist passengers off the vessel and away from the scene,” the sheriff’s office said.
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