Istanbul, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Blaze forces families to abandon Turkish tour boat

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2026-08-13

More than 100 people had to abandon ship after a fire engulfed a children's entertainment tour boat off southwestern Turkey on Thursday, officials said. Families were on board for the outing near the coastal resort of Fethiye, which is particularly popular with British tourists. Officials said all 115 passengers and crew were "evacuated to shore" from the "Toys Boat" -- which says it offers children an "unforgettable adventure" -- mainly by coa......

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