- Fire reportedly broke out in the boat's kitchen around 11am.
- Flames quickly ripped through the vessel, sparking a mass evacuation.
- Passengers and crew, including children, jumped into the sea wearing life jackets.
- Coastguard and marine police raced to the scene; other boats assisted in rescue.
- 115 passengers were evacuated; two people affected by smoke were rushed to hospital, and several children were taken for precautionary checks.
- The stricken boat was rendered unusable and towed to shore by the coastguard.
- Authorities launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
A tourist boat in Turkey caught fire, leading to a dramatic evacuation of 115 passengers, including children.15
Shocking footage captured the moment flames engulfed the vessel, sending thick black smoke into the sky.2
Two individuals were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation, while several children underwent precautionary medical checks.
The fire reportedly ignited in the boat's kitchen around 11am, prompting a swift response from coastguard and marine police.4
Other nearby boats assisted in the rescue efforts as terrified passengers donned life jackets and jumped into the sea.
The stricken boat was towed to shore, rendered unusable by the blaze.6
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with the nationalities of those on board still unclear.7
“The fire reportedly started in the boat's kitchen around 11am, and the vessel was later towed to shore by the coastguard after being rendered unusable. Two people affected by smoke were hospitalized, while several children among the evacuees received precautionary medical checks.”
The Irish Sun
The Sun
