Multiple Rescued After Boat Fire Near Hart Island, Mayday Declared

Bronx, NY – Multiple Rescued After Boat Fire Near Hart Island; May
A mayday emergency was declared Saturday following a serious marine incident in the waters near Hart Island in the Bronx, where a vessel caught fire, resulting in multiple people being thrown into the Long Island Sound.

According to emergency communications, Marine 4 and other responding fire and rescue units were deployed to the scene after reports emerged of a boat fully engulfed in flames on the east side of Hart Island. At least 10 individuals were reported in the water following the incident, prompting a large-scale rescue operation.

Authorities confirmed that multiple rescues were conducted, with victims being transported to a designated triage point at 150 City Island Drive, where EMS personnel took over care. At least one person was reported to be in cardiac arrest and was receiving life-saving efforts from first responders.

The New York City Fire Department declared a "Mayday" status to indicate the severity of the situation. All hands were operating as emergency services worked to rescue and stabilize victims while containing the fire.

The cause of the boat fire remains under investigation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.