The Coast Guard is responding to a report of a yacht explosion in the Atlantic Ocean about 17.5 miles east of Sandy Hook, NJ

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Authorities say 21 people were on board at the time and 9 were injured with serious burns.

All on board  are now in life rafts.

Everyone has been accounted for. A private boat, The Erica, was nearby and is on scene helping the victims.

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