Passengers Leap Overboard as Fire Engulfs Tour Boat in Izmir

A tour boat off the coast of Seferihisar, Izmir, caught fire, prompting passengers to jump into the sea to escape the blaze. The fire reportedly originated in the galley, though the exact cause remains unknown. As the flames rapidly spread, around 40 passengers plunged into the water in panic. Nearby boat owners rushed to assist in battling the fire. Some of the passengers, alongside the boat crew, managed to control and extinguish the flames. Cooling procedures were undertaken by the boat owner, crew, and several passengers.