Martin County Fire Rescue respond to a boat fire caused by a lightning strike Tuesday evening in Port Salerno.

A lightning strike sparked a fierce boat fire in Port Salerno on Tuesday night, engulfing a 35-foot vessel in flames.

PORT SALERNO, Fla. — Lightning ignited a boat fire on the Treasure Coast Tuesday night following a series of strong storms.

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The fire caused minor damage to a nearby boat, but the homes were unharmed. Investigators said most boat fires are caused by ...

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A lightning strike set a boat on fire Tuesday in Port Salerno, fire officials said. The 35-foot boat sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported, but the boat is likely a total loss.