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Tiffany Lo

Horror as luxury yacht catches fire in Mallorca with 15 people on board

Fifteen people were rescued after a massive fire broke out on a luxury yacht in Mallorca.

The coastguard received reports of a fire in the waters of Es Trenc Beach at about 3pm on Saturday.

A dramatic video shows thick plumes of smoke billowing out from the top deck as flames engulf the back of the superyacht.

The smoke trail can be seen from the beach as a coastguard rescue boat approaches the scene.

The fire broke out at the back of the yacht in Mallorca, Spain (ib3 noticies/Youtube)

Maritime Rescue sent two ships and a helicopter to put out the fire, according to Majorca Daily Bulletin .

The captain and two crew members remained on the yacht until 5:30pm.

It is reported that the yacht was chartered with a captain and five crew members, stated the Maritime Bulletin .

Coastguard sent out two rescue ships and brought all 15 people to safety (ib3 noticies/Youtube)

All 15 people were brought to safety and no injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Es Trenc Beach has been named as one of the best beaches in Mallorca and is famed for its white sand and azure water.

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