A fire broke out in the kitchen area of the excursion boat named Toys Boat in Katrancı Koyu, Fethiye, Muğla, Turkey.
A total of 115 people, including children, wearing life jackets, jumped into the sea to escape the fire on the boat.
Jumped into the sea to escape the fire
The boat named Toys Boat was significantly burned and began to sink.
Turkish Coast Guard, Turkish Coastal Safety, and medical teams were dispatched to the area following the report.
Nearby marine vessels supported the rescue and evacuation efforts.
According to initial determinations, there were no fatalities in the incident.
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Fethiye District Governor Fatih Akkaya stated that no lives were lost and passengers were safely evacuated via Coast Guard boats and other vessels.
Turkey's state news agency Anadolu reported that the 115 people were subsequently brought ashore by the coast guard.
The Turkish maritime affairs directorate stated that 107 people were evacuated.
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire.
The boat was 32 meters long and equipped with children's play areas.
Some evacuated passengers were brought to the Coast Guard Command piers in the Göcek and Karagözler neighborhoods.
The nationality of the passengers remains unclear.
The boat was to be towed to land after the fire.
Boat tours along the Turkish Aegean are popular with tourists.
