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Boat, dock go up in flames near Clearwater Beach recreation center

The area around the dock will be closed to the public while the investigation is underway, according to police.

Credit: Clearwater Police Department

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Crews worked to put out a fire overnight behind Clearwater Beach's recreation center.

Clearwater police said the fire involved a boat and part of the dock. The area around the dock will be closed to the public while the investigation is underway, according to police.

Officers said no injuries were reported.

We’re on scene along with @clearwaterfire of this fire involving a boat and portion of the dock behind the city’s recreation center on Clearwater Beach. No injuries have been reported. pic.twitter.com/pstETgquOB
— Clearwater Police Department (@myclearwaterPD) May 6, 2021

The Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department is working with the police department to determine the cause of the fire.

Here's the aftermath from the overnight boat and dock fire behind the Clearwater Beach recreation center. Our investigators, along with @myclearwaterPD, are working to determine the cause of the fire. pic.twitter.com/0deNguVfe0
— Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department (@clearwaterfire) May 6, 2021

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