Intense 6-boat fire erupts at Jugg Creek in Bokeelia

BOKEELIA, Fla. (WINK) — The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District is responding to a six-boat fire occurring in Bokeelia.

The fire was reported to firefighters at around 4 p.m. on Friday.

WINK News contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regarding the status of the boat fire and possible early causes. 

An FWC public information officer responded with, “Three vessels, one cabin cruiser and two pontoon-style vessels, caught fire in Jugg Creek. We won’t know whether it’s considered a boat accident, a fire from the boat's equipment, or a fire until an investigation is done. That will determine whether it’s our incident or not.”

FWC added that the vessels were presumed unoccupied and no injuries have been reported at this time.

WINK News viewer Dylan Crawford recorded footage of the boat fires intensifying in the Bokeelia waterways.

Reporter Miyoshi Price is en route to the scene, providing updates and new information as they become available.

WINK News contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regarding this boat fire and possible early causes. 

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