Tourist Ship Catches Fire Off Coast of Northeast New Zealand
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A fire broke out on a tourist ship off the coast of Whakatane on New Zealand’s North Island on Monday, January 18. Local media reported some passengers jumping into the water from the burning 75-foot vessel, which is reported to belong to Whakatane-based White Island Tours. Three people were sent to Whakatane Hospital.This video shows the fire. Credit: Stevie-lee Hiroki