California boat fire: 34 people believed dead as boat bursts into flames off Santa Cruz Island
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Up to 34 people are feared dead after a boat caught fire off the coast of California. The coastguard said five crew members had been rescued and that efforts to reach passengers trapped below deck were continuing.The 75ft diving boat caught fire off the north coast of Santa Cruz Island. Rescuers reached the scene at 3.28am local time.The US Coast Guard Los Angeles said it had dispatched "multiple rescue assets along with assets from local agencies" in an effort to save the people on board.It is believed that five crew members were on deck when the fire started and were able to get off the boat. However, all 34 passengers were below deck and become trapped. Fire officials said rescuers were still trying to breach the hold to get to them.However, Bill Nash, the Ventura County public information officer, told CNN: "It's a large boat, and we know we have numerous fatalities. I don't have an exact number."
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It from San Francisco?
