Luxury Yacht Stocked With Ammunition, Fireworks Explodes at Southern California Marina

A boat catches fire before sinking in Marina Del Rey, Calif., on Nov. 19, 2024. Daniel Dahlin/Dahlin Baits

MARINA DEL REY, Calif.—Authorities Thursday were continuing to investigate an explosion and fire that ultimately sank a luxury yacht anchored in Marina del Rey that was stocked with ammunition and fireworks.

The fire was reported shortly after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at 211 Basin A, where flames engulfed the approximately three-story, 100-foot boat, the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported.