Source: YouTube/Jake Scicli
One person has gone missing Sunday afternoon after a casino boat caught fire near the Gulf of Mexico off Florida, while 50 passengers were on board.
According to WTSP, police responded to the scene at around 4:00 P.M., after it was reported that the San Cruz caught fire. Medics were on the site to help treat those who were brought to shore.
The New Port Richey Police Department eventually released a video of the fire on social media. Police arrived on the scene around 4:17 P.M.
According to WTSP, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission had also responded to the scene.
UPDATE: According to social media, all people on the boat have been accounted for.
As this story is developing, more information will be updated as made available.