The explosion happened at about 5:45 p.m., May 26, at a sandbar off the Lauderdale Yacht Club at 1725 SE 12th St., just south of where the New River and the Intracoastal meet, according to Frank Guzman, public information officer for Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

Antonio Rivera says a gas leak during refueling likely caused the Fort Lauderdale boat explosion that injured him, his family, and others on Memorial Day.

Thirteen people on board when vessel anchored at Florida sandbar ignited, blowing people into the water and leaving some with severe burns