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Fire Breaks Out on Tourist Boat Near Giftun Island, All Passengers Evacuated Safely
July 15, 2026 at 12:59 PM
A tourist boat caught fire near Giftun Island off Hurghada, prompting the evacuation of all passengers and crew without injuries.
- The fire broke out on a tourist boat while it was sailing near Giftun Island on July 15, 2026.
- Several nearby tourist boats responded and assisted in evacuating all passengers and crew members.
- Officials reported no injuries among the passengers or crew.
- Egyptian authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and identifying the nationalities of the passengers.