At least 34 people have been killed in a boat fire off the coast of California, officials say.

The U.S. Coast Guard said it was responding to a blaze aboard a 75-foot vessel near Santa Cruz Island on Monday morning.

“BREAKING NEWS: The Coast Guard has launched multiple rescue assets along with assets from local agencies to assist more than 30 people in distress on a 75ft boat near Santa Cruz Island. More details will be available later as this operation continues,” USCG Los Angeles tweeted.

BREAKING NEWS: The Coast Guard has launched multiple rescue assets along with assets from local agencies to assist more than 30 people in distress on a 75ft boat near Santa Cruz Island. More details will be available later as this operation continues. — USCG Los Angeles (@USCGLosAngeles) September 2, 2019

Fox News has since reported that fire officials have confirmed at least 34 deaths, citing a local affiliate.

Five crew members had been rescued at the time of this writing.



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