Explosion injures 4 boaters in Volusia County, firefighters say

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Four people were injured after a boat exploded at the Halifax Harbor Marina, according to Daytona Beach Fire Department.

According to a news release, around 1:15 p.m., the boaters had just refueled their vessel and when they started the boat, it caused an explosion.

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Daytona Beach Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene and put out the fire.

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Boat explosion injuries 4 boaters in Volusia County, firefighters say (Daytona Beach Fire Department)

Firefighters said one adult female in her 50s was airlifted to the hospital for burns.

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The other three boaters were treated by EVAC and were not transported to the hospital.

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The harbor manager shared video of the explosion caught on security cameras.

VIDEO: Boat explosion injuries 4 boaters in Volusia County, firefighters say VIDEO: Boat explosion injuries 4 boaters in Volusia County, firefighters say (WFTV)

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