Watch multiple boats go up in flames near South Florida high-rise buildings
By Milena Malaver and
David Santiago
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple boat fires early Friday, June 6, behind a high-rise condominium at 400 Sunny Isles Boulevard. The incident occurred near the NE 163rd Street bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Oleta River State Park in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
David Santiago
dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Fire engulfed several boats around a dock early Friday in the condo canyon of Sunny Isles Beach. The fire scene was near the 163rd Street Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. Crews found a vessel in flames behind a condo, with the fire spreading to several boats.
BREAKING | Three Boats on Fire at Sunny Isles Dock Firefighters battled flames from three burning boats. Backup was requested as crews worked to contain the fire. pic.twitter.com/E8bd9cO275
NEW THIS MORNING: Three boats were on fire at a Condo/Marina in Sunny Isles Beach just over the bridge. No reports of anyone injured but the condo was evacuated as large amounts of smoke filled the intracoastal. pic.twitter.com/thlBihbQ2G
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple boat fires early Friday, June 6, at a dock behind a high-rise condominium at 400 Sunny Isles Boulevard. The incident occurred near the NE 163rd Street bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Oleta River State Park in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple boat fires early Friday, June 6, behind a high-rise condominium at 400 Sunny Isles Boulevard. The incident occurred near the NE 163rd Street bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Oleta River State Park in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
The boat Lupo, covered in white firefighting foam to the left of the charred boat, is owned by Michael Lupolover, the owner of the Lupo Yacht Club in Sunny Isles Beach. ‘It’s my baby,’ he said.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple boat fires early Friday, June 6, at a dock behind a high-rise condominium at 400 Sunny Isles Boulevard. The incident occurred near the NE 163rd Street bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Oleta River State Park in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple boat fires early Friday, June 6, behind a high-rise condominium at 400 Sunny Isles Boulevard. The incident occurred near the NE 163rd Street bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Oleta River State Park in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple boat fires early Friday, June 6, at a dock behind a high-rise condominium at 400 Sunny Isles Boulevard. The incident occurred near the NE 163rd Street bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Oleta River State Park in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple boat fires early Friday, June 6, behind a high-rise condominium at 400 Sunny Isles Boulevard. The incident occurred near the NE 163rd Street bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Oleta River State Park in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple boat fires early Friday, June 6, at a dock behind a high-rise condominium at 400 Sunny Isles Boulevard. The incident occurred near the NE 163rd Street bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Oleta River State Park in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple boat fires early Friday, June 6, behind a high-rise condominium at 400 Sunny Isles Boulevard. The incident occurred near the NE 163rd Street bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Oleta River State Park in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple boat fires early Friday, June 6, behind a high-rise condominium at 400 Sunny Isles Boulevard. The incident occurred near the NE 163rd Street bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway, close to Oleta River State Park in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
A burned-out boat after the fire in Sunny Isles Beach. Milena Malaver mmalaver@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published June 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM.
Milena Malaver covers crime and breaking news for the Miami Herald. She was born and raised in Miami-Dade and is a graduate of Florida International University. She joined the Herald shortly after graduating.
