Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What we know about the Santa Cruz Island boat fire

Officials are ending the rescue effort after a devastating fire broke out on a boat off the coast of Santa Barbara. Twenty people are confirmed dead, and 14 are missing but presumed dead. Five crew members were rescued by another boat nearby.

By Madeleine Brand • Sep 3, 2019 • 1 min read

Officials are ending the rescue effort after a devastating fire broke out on a boat off the coast of Santa Barbara. Twenty people are confirmed dead, and 14 are missing but presumed dead. Five crew members were rescued by another boat nearby.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What we know about the Santa Cruz Island boat fire

Officials are ending the rescue effort after a devastating fire broke out on a boat off the coast of Santa Barbara. Twenty people are confirmed dead, and 14 are missing but presumed dead. Five crew members were rescued by another boat nearby.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

What we know about the Santa Cruz Island boat fire

Officials are ending the rescue effort after a devastating fire broke out on a boat off the coast of Santa Barbara. Twenty people are confirmed dead, and 14 are missing but presumed dead. Five crew members were rescued by another boat nearby.

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