> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Man In Critical Condition After Tamaqua Marina Boat Explosion
- URL: https://bklyner.com/man-fighting-life-tamaqua-boat-explosion-sheepshead-bay/
- Published: 2016-07-27T15:28:05.000Z
- Updated: 2016-07-27T15:30:32.000Z
- Author: Rachel Silberstein
- Tags: Police & Fire, Sheepshead Bay, Southern Brooklyn, boat explosion, gerritsen beach, tamaqua bar & marina, #wp

![Tamaqua Marina (Photo by Burliai/Instagram)](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/tamaqua-702x702.jpg)

Tamaqua Marina (Photo by [Burliai/Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BAYDGCWMKHU/?ref=bklyner.com))

A man is fighting for his life after his boat exploded at [Tamaqua Marina](http://tamaquamarina.com/?ref=bklyner.com) in Gerritsen Beach Tuesday afternoon.

The fire ripped through the vessel at around 4:01pm, and was extinguished by 4:20pm, according to fire officials.

Witnesses tell us that the man was refilling his tank at the marina located at 84 Ebony Court when the boat exploded. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he listed as in critical condition, said an FDNY spokesperson.

*This is a breaking news story and may contain inaccuracies. We will update the post as we learn more.*