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Possible boat explosion in Miami sends over a dozen people to the hospital: Fire officials

Crews treated multiple patients and transported 15 to hospitals after the reported boat explosion, and investigators are still working to determine the cause.

  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a possible boat explosion near the Haulover Sandbar on Saturday, finding multiple patients requiring medical attention upon arrival at the scene.
  • MDFR deployed over 25 units to the scene and declared a Mass Casualty Incident due to the large number of patients requiring care and additional resources.
  • Fire Rescue treated several people at the scene before transporting 15 patients to a local hospital for further care; patient conditions remain unknown.
  • An investigation into the cause of the possible boat explosion is currently underway as the scene remains active with officials continuing their work.
  • Fire Rescue has not yet released additional details regarding patient conditions or the specific circumstances of the accident as the investigation progresses.
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15 people were injured during a boat explosion in Miami. The condition of the injured is unclear.

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Telemundo Area de la Bahía 48 broke the news on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
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