Dramatic footage shows superyacht engulfed in flames near Ibiza

The seven crew members were rescued 'in good condition', according to Spanish officials.

A superyacht close to the island of Ibiza has sunk after an uncontrollable fire broke out onboard.

Dramatic footage released by Spanish rescuers shows the vessel engulfed in flames with a huge plume of dark grey smoke rising into the sky.

The Maritime Rescue and Safety Society, Salvamento Marítimo, say the seven crew members were rescued “in good condition”.

The yacht, named Da Vinci, was 7.3 miles southwest of Formentera, a small island off the coast of Ibiza.

In a post on X on Monday, Salvamento Marítimo said: “CCS Palma deploys Guardamar Concepción Arenal and Salvamar Naos, which also transports firefighters.

“The 7 crew members have been evacuated by the Naos to land in good condition.

“The fire could not be controlled, and the yacht has finally sunk.

“The Guardamar remains in the area cleaning up debris.”

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