Boat catches fire in canal near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — A boat caught on fire inside a Dania Beach canal on Sunday afternoon.

The blaze, which started just after 1 p.m., sent black smoke billowing into the air.

It was located in a canal between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and I-95, just north of Griffin Road.

Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue sent ground and water units to help put out the flames.

No injuries were reported as a result the fire.

It’s unclear at this time how it started.

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