California boat fire: The charter promised a Labor Day diving adventure. Then disaster struck

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California boat fire: The charter promised a Labor Day diving adventure. Then disaster struck
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The operators of the Conception described the Labor Day diving charter as the perfect time to experience the marine life of the Channel Islands. But disaster struck.

described the Labor Day diving charter as the perfect time to experience the marine life of the Channel Islands.

More than 30 passengers are now missing, and authorities believe at least some are dead. Five crew members managed to get off the boat, which was largely destroyed.It appears those missing were sleeping below deck when the fire broke out and might not have gotten out. Authorities said they got word of the fire from a mayday call around 3:30 a.m. The Coast Guard and some private vessels responded.

Family members of those who took the charter are now desperate for word about their loved ones, some gathering at the Ventura Harbor.At the charter operator, a spokesman said he could not comment and was awaiting information about the fire from the U.S. Coast Guard. The Conception is a 75-foot vessel. The tour boasted of gourmet meals, extensive diving opportunities and discussions about the marine ecosystem from a naturalist on board.

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