A fire has destroyed the second yacht in VisionF Yachts' 24.9-metre series, named Flagship. The incident occurred yesterday at Merrill-Stevens Yachts' repair yard in Miami, Florida (28 April).
Speaking to BOAT International, the shipyard released the following statement: "We are in deep sorrow that a fire broke out on our Flagship [while] receiving repair and maintenance services in Miami. We are following the incident closely and it is too early to make any comments regarding the fire. Our only relief about the incident is that no one was injured during."
"Upon arrival, units found a large vessel fully engulfed in flames," read a statement from the City of Miami Department of Fire Rescue. "They encountered very low visibility because of the billowing smoke and due to the complexity of the incident, a second alarm was requested."
The statement continued: "Over 34 units and 100 firefighters, including the Hazmat Team and Fireboat, worked together to extinguish the blaze in just over an hour. As a precautionary measure, all nearby vessels were safely relocated to prevent any damage."
The National State Warning Point was also notified to conduct an assessment into any environmental consequences, including potential spill off.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.