Fire engulfs tourist boat off Turkey, forcing 115 passengers and crew to evacuate
Dubai: A fire engulfed a tourist boat carrying families off Turkey’s southwestern coast on Thursday, forcing passengers, including children, to jump into the sea as authorities evacuated 115 people from the vessel, officials said. Footage of the incident showed flames sweeping through the boat and thick black smoke billowing into the sky as passengers and crew wearing life jackets entered the…
A fire broke out on a tourist boat near the Turkish resort of Fethiye, prompting the evacuation of 115 people, according to officials. The vessel, named "Toys Boat", was en route with families and children when flames engulfed the boat, causing passengers to jump into the sea for safety. Footage captured the intense blaze, thick black smoke billowing into the sky, and several individuals wearing life jackets entering the water.
Maritime authorities confirmed that all 115 people, including crew members, were successfully rescued to shore. The coastguard played a significant role in the rescue operation. Eleven individuals required medical attention after exposure to smoke, with none reported in serious condition. Several children received precautionary medical checks. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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