The boat carrying 50 passengers caught fire in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida.
(Pasco County Sheriff’s Office)
One person was reported missing Sunday after a casino boat went up in flames in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida, with 50 passengers on board.
Authorities responded to the scene around 4:00 p.m. after receiving a call that the San Cruz casino boat caught fire, WTSP reported.
Crews helped 49 passengers make to shore safety where medics treated them, the news station added.
Police released a photo and video showing the boat up in flames, spitting out thick black smoke into the air.
The cause of the fire was unclear.
