Boat goes up in flames inches from Wantagh home

Firefighters were called to the scene on Edgerton Avenue around 7:40 p.m. Wednesday.

News 12 Staff

Apr 13, 2023, 9:27 AM

Updated 623 days ago

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A boat went up in flames in Wantagh just inches from the owner’s home.
Firefighters were called to the scene on Edgerton Avenue around 7:40 p.m. Wednesday.
News 12 has been told a man was working on the boat when the fire started.
The boat is likely a total loss and the home also suffered some damage.
Nobody was hurt.
The cause of fire is under investigation, although it's believed to be accidental.