Boat Fire at Rich Marine

Boat fire at Rich Marine
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) (Photo courtesy @PhotogWKBW TV) - A large boat fire at Rich Marine in Buffalo's Black Rock section Wednesday morning. Large plumes of black smoke were seen for miles around 8:00am.

Fire crews responded to the foot of Austin Street.  It's believed fire broke out on one power boat that was in a slip and spread to four others.

The original boat sunk. Water at the marina was covered with a ring of fuel. 

Total damage is approximately $500,000 dollars. 

The Austin Street exit from the I-190 was closed for a time.

Boat fire at Rich Marine off Austin St in Buffalo. Thanks to Valerie for sending us a pic. pic.twitter.com/zIdxKqE0bu

— WBEN NewsRadio 930AM (@NewsRadio930) June 10, 2020

Buffalo fire crews and the U.S. Coast Guard responded.

There were no injuries.