Boat fire prompts rescue of 50 people in Florida

Sunday, January 14, 2018
FLORDIA (KFSN) -- Fire rescue crews jumped into action after a casino shuttle boat went up in flames in Florida.

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office says that there were 50 passengers on the ship when the fire broke out.
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All 50 passengers were rescued from the water and were taken to shore for medical treatment.

Fifteen passengers were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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The cause of the fire has not been released.
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