A large mobilization is underway at this time due to a fire that broke out on a boat with passengers a short distance from the beach of Stegnon. Two EKAV ambulances are rushing to the scene just in case, while the Port Authority and the Fire Brigade have also been notified.

At this time, 82 passengers are on land.

Initial reports indicate that there is no serious safety issue for the 82 passengers as most of them abandoned the boat by jumping into the sea as the boat was very close to the shore.

As a precaution, the EKAB rescuers who are in the area from the first moment, provide first aid to the 82 passengers who safely disembarked from the boat.

By-pass vessels have been ordered to the scene in case assistance is needed. As of 5:40 a.m., there are 4 smaller boats in the area that remain at a safe distance, while an alert has been signaled at the Central Port Authority of Rhodes. Orders were given to take measures to deal with possible marine pollution

A few minutes ago, the firefighting helicopter based on the island of Rhodes was also found in the area, thus carrying out water drops so that the fire could be controlled

With information from Rodiaki, APE