The fire on the catamaran was reportedly caused by a short circuit in one of its engines and spread quickly throughout the boat sailing off Santa Marta in Colombia on March 3.
A tourist boat carrying 92 people, including 89 tourists and 3 crew members, caught fire off Santa Marta, Colombia, on March 3. The fire, caused by an engine short circuit, led to a rapid evacuation. Dramatic footage showed passengers jumping into the sea as thick smoke billowed. Maritime authorities and rescue teams responded, saving all on board, though some were injured during the ordeal.
