A fatal boat explosion rocked a Fort Lauderdale, Florida&nbsp;marina Tuesday evening. The blast happened while the boat was near a dock. One person was killed while several others were rushed to the hospital. Flames from the explosion spread to another boat before firefighters could get the blaze under control.

Many posters are speculating about what caused the explosion. Several with experience with boats weighed-in.

Many were surprised that a man close to the explosion appeared to be uninjured in the blast.

Five people were taken to the hospital, three with traumatic injuries. Divers found one victim’s body floating in the water. An official cause for the explosion has yet to be released.

 {ai:summary}<p>A boat explosion at a Fort Lauderdale marina on Tuesday evening resulted in one fatality and several injuries. The blast occurred near a dock, causing flames to spread to another vessel before firefighters could extinguish the fire. </p><p>Five individuals were hospitalized, three with serious injuries, and divers later recovered a victim’s body. Speculation about the cause of the explosion includes failure to properly ventilate fuel fumes before starting the boat. An official investigation is ongoing. #society</p>

Fire on the Water: Fatal Florida Boat Explosion Captured on Video

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