This Boat Was Lit Near Crab Island 🔥🔥🔥

On Sunday, there were quite a few questions posted on Facebook about the dark smoke coming that seemed to be coming from Crab Island, and what was causing it. Turns […]

On Sunday, there were quite a few questions posted on Facebook about the dark smoke coming that seemed to be coming from Crab Island, and what was causing it. Turns out, a boat caught fire!

According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, a power boat caught fire on the south side of Choctawhatchee Bay around 3pm.

Niceville Fire and the Coast Guard assisted Destin Boat 9

The fire was put out and there were no reports of injuries.

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Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: November 4, 2026
“2:08, 5 attempts”
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Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: November 3, 2026
“2:36, 5 attempts. Tough one....just one vowel at the end!”
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“why are you rerunning a five year old story? Does it have new content or tie into a current story?”
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“pre-sale?...these are rentals”
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“What great memories. Thank you for sharing.”
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Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: October 28, 2026
“fail, argh”
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“Hello fellow divers! What depth will this beauty be laid to rest.?????”
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“My FREND of close to 70 years and I went on a European tour n the summer of 1965 and sailed out of NYC aboard this ship,,,,,she stll lives n...”
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Sue Schaeffler commented on WordroW: October 26, 2026
“1:58, 6 attempts”
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