A boat explosion at the Horsetooth Reservoir marina near Fort Collins, CO injured six people on Saturday. The explosion happened at about 8:45 AM. Fire officials say that people on board were trying to start the boat’s engine when it exploded. Six people sustained explosion injuries. One person was airlifted to the hospital with respiratory burns and three were taken by ambulance. Two others were treated at the scene.
UPDATE – HORSETOOTH BOAT FIRE: There were six people injured in the boat fire. One was transported by helicopter, three were transported by ground, and two were treated on-scene. Firefighters gained fire control at 10:22 am. Investigation in progress. pic.twitter.com/seH7kaff3m
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