2 BOATS BURN AT STOCK ISLAND MARINA; NO INJURIES REPORTED

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No injuries were reported in a fire the night of July 22 at Robbie’s of Key West Marina on Stock Island. The fire started at about 9:30 p.m. and was extinguished around 1:20 a.m. Two vessels were involved – a 23- to 25-foot center console and a larger 40-foot-plus vessel – and both were heavily damaged. The fire was contained to the dry rack storage area (land-based operation). Other boats were saved. Monroe County Fire Rescue Stations 8, 9 and 10 and airport fire rescue responded along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. The state fire marshal is investigating. MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/Contributed

a group of firefighters standing in front of a boat on fire
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