SEATTLE, WA - Four boats were destroyed when a fire and explosions ripped through a Ballard marina on Sunday night. The fire broke out around 8 p.m. Sunday along the 5100 block of Shilshole Avenue Northwest. The fire sent a large cloud of black smoke into the sky, which could be seen from neighborhoods across the city. Some people close to the fire reported hearing explosions.

According to reports, the boats that were destroyed include two 50-foot boats and two smaller boats. Seattle fire marine and land crews were on the scene for several hours Sunday night monitoring the fire. The cause is still under investigation.

A video taken by a boater approaching the dock captures one of the explosions.

