3 Juveniles Arrested For Sparking Florida Yacht Fire With Flare Guns

Bradenton Police Department

Three juveniles ages 11 to 14 were arrested Tuesday in connection with a yacht fire that broke out Monday afternoon at the Twin Dolphin Marina in Bradenton, Fla.

The Bradenton Police Department said a 911 caller reported a boat fire around 1:31 p.m. on July 14, moments after seeing several juveniles fire what appeared to be flare guns off the Green Bridge. A second witness corroborated the report in another 911 call.

Firefighters from the Bradenton Fire Department responded quickly and extinguished the blaze, but not before it caused significant damage to the 45-foot yacht…

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