Video: Turkey yacht with 110 tourists catches fire, people jump for life

A fire broke out on a tour boat in Muğla’s Marmaris district, resulting in the evacuation of 110 people and leaving four injured, three of them seriously.

Authorities determined that the blaze originated in the engine room of the vessel.

The incident occurred at around 4.30 pm on July 14 on the 20-meter-long tour boat named ‘Eagles,’ which was anchored at Goat Island.

As flames engulfed the boat, panic-stricken local and foreign tourists jumped into the water. Nearby boats, other tour vessels, and Coast Guard teams rushed to the scene, rescuing many of those who had leapt overboard.

Emergency services quickly responded, ensuring the safe evacuation of all 110 people on board. The injured were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.