Coast Guard responds, investigates vessel fire in Fajardo, Puerto Rico

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 06/05/2025 11:15 AM EDT

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Coast Guard responds, investigates vessel fire in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
06/05/2025 10:55 AM EDT

Coast Guard Sector San Juan marine investigators and Incident Management personnel responded, Wednesday, to a fire aboard the 75-foot motor yacht Emilia in Fajardo.  The vessel fire was successfully extinguished by local emergency responders, there are no people missing or injuries reported, and Coast Guard investigators are working to determine the cause of the incident.  Coast Guard Incident Management personnel are working with the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources and other local authorities to assess the impact of any remaining fuel pollution in the water. 
Vessel Emilia, a 75-foot motor yacht, mostly sunk with its bow sticking out of the water, following a vessel fire with five people onboard in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2025. All people onboard safely evacuated the vessel and were rescued by a Good Samaritan. Coast Guard Sector San Juan marine investigators and incident management personnel are responding and investigating this incident. (Courtesy Photo)

 

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