Command called for fifth alarm at 2:35 a.m. Mutual aid had been called for crew
relief at the evacuated stations; with the fifth alarm mutual aid companies were directed
to the incident scene. The fifth alarm response was two engines, one truck company and
a battalion chief.
By the time these mutual aid companies arrived, a clear perimeter had been
established; numerous hand lines were being used to control wide spread spot fires.
Foam was being used by fireboat pumps on the north side to control flammables
exposed by the intense fire as well as for application to the yachts.
Burning chemicals, smoldering fiberglass and other debris was being washed
into the New River. The Coast Guard set up a floating boom to contain the runoff.
Barrels containing flammable liquids used in the construction of the boats ruptured as
the fire progressed, causing explosions and more burning.
A sixth alarm was called at 3:30 a.m. with two additional mutual aid engine
companies called to the scene. The fire was declared out at 9:30 a.m. Mutual aid was
received from four area departments, in addition to the Coast Guard and Port
Everglades. Over 100 firefighters fought the fire.
Several pumpers and crews remained on site throughout the day to fight spot
fires and assist in overhaul. Marina management hired front loaders to clear the debris; a
team and equipment from Fort Lauderdale's Public Works Division was called in to
assist.
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