The luxury yacht belonging to singer Marc Anthony burst into flames and capsized in the waters near Miami, and the video of the boat engulfed is unbelievable.
According to reports, a call came into Miami Beach Fire that the 120-foot vessel was on fire. In video, taken at the scene, you can see the boat engulfed in flames and lying on its side.
Turned out it was the 120-foot boat owned by singer Marc Anthony.
More video from Watson Isl.
where the 120-foot yacht said to be owned by Marc Anthony is on fire, looking like a total loss at the Island Gardens Marina. No injuries reported as of late Wednesday night. 45+ firefighters battling flames and smoke from boats and the dock. @wsvn pic.twitter.com/MGC00vYDzO— Sheldon Fox-7 News (@fox_sheldon) December 19, 2019
In the video, you can clearly see the flames and smoke billowing from its upper deck. You can also watch as many firefighters attack the flames from the marina and fire department vessels.
A rep for Miami Fire says, “It’s still a very active scene right now. and because of the amount of fire on that ship, we had to take more of a defensive attack, so we have our fireboats with Miami-Dade County as well.”
7News sources are telling us the 120-boat currently on fire while docked at Watson Island is owned by recording artist Marc Anthony. No injuries. @wsvn #NightTeam pic.twitter.com/5lct4KuESw
— Sheldon Fox-7 News (@fox_sheldon) December 19, 2019
Luckily, no one was on the boat when it caught fire, but it is unknown what exactly caused the fire.
According to one local report, Anthony was not on board the boat at the time of the fire, “but six or seven crew members were on board and evacuated safely,”
7News in Miami spoke to an owner of the marina, who said, “It’s sad, dog. For us, as the marina and for the boat themselves, firstly, it’s important for people’s lives, but obviously then for the boat and for everyone’s safety, so right now, everything is under control.”
Current situation on Biscayne Bay. #Miami @wsvn #7News #NightTeam pic.twitter.com/WswBR80goi
— Sheldon Fox-7 News (@fox_sheldon) December 19, 2019
The massive yacht, named Andiamo, is worth around $7 million. The luxury boat features 5 cabins and sleeps up to 12 people. It also includes amenities like satellite TVs, a jacuzzi and docking stations for his jet skis.
Marc’s social media is littered with pictures of celebrities partying on this boat.
The fire is under investigation, but it is said to be a total loss. Someone get the insurance people on the phone, this one hurts.
Shaking it up in Miami with my boys. pic.twitter.com/9W1Sk1mdUq
— Marc Anthony (@MarcAnthony) April 16, 2018
