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| Over 30 feared dead after boat engulfed in flames off California coast | |
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| Dozens of people have reportedly died in a fire on a large boat off the coast of California. The US Coast Guard has deployed multiple crews to tackle the blaze. | |
| Local news outlet KTLA is reporting that 34 people have died in the blaze which broke out on the 75-foot boat near Platts Harbor. | |
| KKFX-TV reported that Coast Guard Los Angeles responded to reports of a fully engulfed boat fire off Santa Cruz Island around 5am. The Coast Guard responded by both air and water, the station reported. | |
| The coast guard 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 coast guard 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. | |
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