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Vessel fire extinguished at Westshore Yacht Club Marina, no injuries: TFR

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TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR) was alerted to a vessel fire at Westshore Yacht Club just before 10 a.m. on Wednesday.

Crews who initially arrived on the scene observed heavy smoke.

Fire Boat 19 provided a sustained water supply to firefighters, according to TFR, helping them quickly extinguish the fire.

As a result of the operations, the vessel began to sink.

Firefighters immediately searched the vessel and confirmed there was no one on board.

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The U.S. Coast Guard also responded to the fire and sent crews to the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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