Videos circulating on social media captured heavy smoke rising from a luxurious yacht engulfed in flames in St Tropez, located in the French Riviera, on Thursday.
The fire broke out on the Sea Lady II, a 41-meter yacht accommodating up to 10 guests, available for charter at a rate starting around €65,000 (£56,000) per week. Firefighting teams initially faced challenges in boarding the vessel to extinguish the blaze, while surrounding yachts were swiftly moved to safety, and anti-pollution barriers were erected to mitigate environmental impact.
Officials indicated that the yacht might sink in the harbor, though the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Other news highlights include ongoing wildfires in Halkidiki and Crete causing evacuations, as well as record-breaking heat in Spain reaching a scorching 46°C amid a summer heatwave. In a tragic incident, a local footballer, Jota, who recently passed away at 28, was laid to rest alongside his brother.
Amidst global concerns, US President Biden engaged in discussions with a Ukrainian representative about air defense support, while police continue their probe into the mysterious disappearance of a three-year-old British girl in Portugal.
Reports of protests in Venice concerning notable weddings and a significant school shooting in Graz also made headlines, underscoring a week filled with dramatic developments across Europe.
Source: www.bbc.com
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