A luxury yacht docked at Marina del Rey in California burned for more than two hours before eventually sinking. It is unclear how the fire started, though it is believed it was caused by fireworks and ammunition stored on board. According to the yacht owner, there were approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition on the boat.

A luxury yacht has been captured on video sinking at Marina del Ray in California after it burst into flames with ammo and fireworks onboard, officials say.

A luxury yacht has caught fire in Marina del Rey, California and subsequently sank on Wednesday evening. Thousands of rounds of ammunition and fireworks on board caused explosions, before it eventually sank in the harbour basin.