Fire authorities Thursday are investigating a fire stemming from a fireworks explosion on board a luxury yacht that sank while anchored in Marina del Rey.
The fire was reported shortly after 8:33 p.m. Wednesday and firefighters responded to 211 Basin A to douse the flames on the approximately three-story, 100-foot boat, the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported.
Multiple explosions resonated throughout the harbor as The Admiral was consumed by flames.
Footage at the scene from CBS 2 showed the boat listing to one side before sinking in the harbor.
NBC 4 reported large amounts of live ammunition and fireworks were on board the yacht when the explosion occurred and an environmental hazard team was slated to arrive in Marina del Rey Thursday morning to assist with the cleanup of the burned vessel.
Two people on board escaped the flames unharmed, the fire department reported. ABC 7 reported one person suffered a cut on the arm.
KTLA reported that the fire stemmed from fireworks exploding on the vessel, threatening other boats nearby and several structures.