# More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel, French authorities say

https://mins.news/en/item/12762

- BBC News, 2026-08-04 10:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gkpeppjyqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> French authorities say more than 150 migrants were rescued after a boat caught fire in the English Channel. The vessel was trying to reach the United Kingdom when its engine ignited. The Channel and North Sea maritime prefecture said the fire occurred during the attempted crossing. The rescue followed the incident at sea.

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