Bradenton boat fire closes portion of Riverwalk

A portion of Bradenton’s Riverwalk closed Monday afternoon due to a boat fire. 

What we know:

The Brandeon Police Department and the Bradenton Fire Department responded to a boat fire at the Twin Dolphin Marina, which is adjacent to the Green Bridge, around 1:30 p.m. 

Few details have been released, but photos posted by the police department show flames shooting out of the roof of a boat as smoke billows into the sky. 

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Courtesy: Bradenton Police Department

Another photo shows the charred top of the boat. 

What we don't know:

Officials have not said when the Riverwalk will reopen. 

It is also unclear what caused the fire. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: This story was written with information posted by the Bradenton Police Department. 

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