Treasure Island police investigating 'suspicious' fire that destroys pontoon boat

The city of Treasure Island says police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed a 20-foot pontoon boat early on Saturday morning.

Fire crews responded to the boat fully engulfed in flames at a dock near 1st Street E and 118th Ave. in Treasure Island.

Courtesy: Treasure Island.

Nobody was injured, but authorities say the nature of the fire is suspicious.

The fire was contained quickly, but officials say the boat is a total loss with some damage sustained to the dock.

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Treasure Island Fire Rescue is preventing the spread of pollutants in the surrounding water by deploying a containment boom.

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People with information about the fire are being asked to contact Treasure Island Police at 727-547-4595.

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