Investigators trying to determine cause of massive boat fire

HONOLULU — Investigators in Hawaii are trying to figure out if a boat fire was an accident or arson.

Salvatore Diamore, the owner of the 36 -oot boat, said he was not on board when the fire broke out.

He told investigators he got into an argument with a friend, ordered everyone off the boat, then went for a walk.

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The boat caught fire during Diamore’s walk.

Firefighters were able to keep the intense flames from spreading to other boats.

The boat was destroyed.

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