Overview

• The blast occurred around 12:20 p.m. Saturday near the entrance to Fuengirola’s marina, municipal officials said.
• All eight people aboard were rescued; three suffered serious injuries and are receiving treatment without reports of immediate life-threatening danger.
• Emergency responders included Salvamento y Socorrismo lifeguards, firefighters, Local Police and the Guardia Civil.
• The recreational vessel caught fire and sank, and firefighters worked from land to fight the flames.
• The Andalusian Ports Agency is evaluating anti-spill actions as investigators work to determine the cause.