Update on Safe Harbor Boat Fire Incident: Video
Ken Cooper • July 3, 2025
Boat safety while fueling is vital in a coastal community
The cause of the boat explosion at Safe Harbor Marina in Orange Beach on Sunday continues to be investigated. The incident involved the vessel "ANDIAMO," which caught fire on Monday afternoon. Firefighters responded quickly, but the situation remained dangerous due to a drifting boat and a fuel spill. The cause of the explosion has not yet been confirmed.
Orange Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched at 4:17 p.m., and Fire Boat 2 arrived by 4:25 p.m. The secondary fire was reported fully extinguished by 4:39 p.m. According to Fire Chief Jeff Smith, the main challenge was that the boat was floating freely within the marina. This made it challenging to keep the hose streams on the moving target.
The explosion also resulted in a fuel spill into the water. The U.S. Coast Guard was notified during the response and arrived to assist with environmental safety. Debris and pollution control remain a concern as the investigation continues.
Two people were taken to the emergency room following the blast. As of now, their condition has not been released. The boat was recovered later that same evening by a private contractor, according to Chief Smith.
While the exact cause is unknown, the fire department reminds boaters to follow safety protocols. These include using bilge blowers before starting engines, keeping bilge areas clean, and regularly checking fuel and engine parts. These steps may help prevent future accidents.
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Boat Explosion Rocks Safe Harbor Marina In Orange Beach
An investigation is underway in Orange Beach, Alabama, where the Orange Beach Fire and Rescue team responded to a rapidly escalating boat fire shortly after 4 PM on Monday. Upon arrival by boat, firefighters observed an intensifying blaze on the vessel, identified as the “ANDIAMO.” Initial efforts to extinguish the flames were effective; however, they reignited with greater intensity.
Meanwhile, a nearby yacht untethered itself from the dock, while onlookers anxiously monitored two adjacent vessels as their fate remained uncertain amid the escalating fire. As land-based responders arrived, the burning vessel drifted towards the local charter boat, “Emerald Spirit.” Preliminary assessments indicate that the damage to the Spirit is primarily cosmetic, owing to the swift intervention of the water rescue team, which mitigated the potential for more extensive harm.
Initial investigations suggest that the explosion on the ANDIAMO may have stemmed from malfunctioning blowers and the presence of fuel in the inboard system. It appears that when the vessel was started, a buildup of volatile vapors led to the explosive event. Further evaluations will clarify the extent of the damage and the circumstances leading up to the incident. Thankfully, no one was injured. The boat is currently sunk, bow up with most of it underwater. Authorities are currently assessing the situation.
We will follow up with more details as more details from the incident are reported.
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