Boat sinks after catching fire near City Island
NEW YORK -- A boat caught fire near City Island on Tuesday.
The FDNY says the boat caught fire after crashing into a pillar in the area just before 6 p.m.
Officials say about 60 FDNY members responded to the fire and were able to prevent flames from spreading to the dock and surrounding buildings.
The boat sank around 6:30 p.m.
Police say a 41-year-old man suffered severe arm trauma. A police officer applied a tourniquet, and the patient was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
A firefighter was also taken to a local hospital after suffering smoke inhalation.
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