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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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