Fire burns casino ship shuttle with 50 people aboard

Fire burns casino ship shuttle with 50 people aboard
Jan 14 2018 http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/fire-burns-sun-cruz-casino-shut...

Port Richey (FOX 13) - A Sun Cruz Casino shuttle caught fire Sunday afternoon in the Port Richey canal with 50 people on board.

Port Richey Chief of Police Gerard DeCanio says all passengers and crew were able to reach safety after the fire erupted Sunday afternoon. He added there no reports of life-threatening injuries--mostly people complaining of chest pain and smoke inhalation.

The shuttle boat was close to shore when it had engine problems and the crew decided to turn back.

The shuttle boat carries people back and forth from the Tropical Breeze Casino Cruise, which is offshore because it can't legally operate close to land.

Photos from the sheriff's office, Port Richey Police and video from bystanders show the shuttle fully engulfed in flames.