Dozens of people have reportedly died in a fire on a large boat off the coast of California. The US Coastguard has deployed multiple crews to tackle the blaze.
The Coastguard said on Twitter: “The Coast Guard has launched multiple rescue assets along with assets from local agencies to assist more than 30 people in distress on a 75ft boat near Santa Cruz Island.”
The vessel was reported as being on fire. The a group of crew members has been rescued (one with minor injuries) and efforts continue to evacuate the remaining passengers. https://t.co/ojaSdUTHXd
— USCG Los Angeles (@USCGLosAngeles) September 2, 2019
The Coastguard added that a group of crew members has been rescued, with one person suffering from minor injuries. Efforts are continuing to evacuate the remaining passengers from the 75-foot boat.
Local news outlet KTLA is reporting that 34 people have died in the blaze.
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Source: RT