Boat Fire Kills 40 Haitian Migrants During Attempt to Flee

The vessel, carrying over 80 people, caught fire off northern Haiti due to a ritual mishap, highlighting the dire conditions driving migration.

At least 40 migrants died after their boat caught fire en route to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The fire was caused by candles igniting gasoline drums during a ritual for safe passage.
Haitian Coast Guard rescued 41 survivors, with 11 hospitalized for injuries, including burns.
The incident underscores the extreme risks faced by Haitians fleeing gang violence and economic instability.
Over 86,000 migrants have been forcibly returned to Haiti this year amid escalating violence.