Final HFD investigation report being completed following Pier 36 boat fire
Pier 36 appeared to be back to normal Saturday in Honolulu, less than a day after an explosion on a boat that injured five people. It resulted in two critical patients and three serious. First responders were called out to the scene around 3:30 p.m. Friday. Captain Matt Milyak with Hawaii Whale tale tours works on Oahu and offered insight. Regarding Friday’s incident and the possible cause, he, an anonymous fishing industry worker added, “I don’t know, all I see (hear) is a boom noise and a big ball of flames coming through the door and that’s it – back of the boat”. A report released by HFD Saturday evening stated heavy smoke from the engine room was encountered and led the firefighters to the smoldering seat of the fire, portable fire extinguishers were used to extinguish the fire and surrounding hotspots. Video, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 20:25
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