He says the shuttle boat was close to shore when it had engine problems and the crew decided to turn back. Port Richey Chief of Police Gerard DeCanio says all passengers and crew were able to reach safety in Port Richie after the fire erupted Sunday afternoon.ĭeCanio told The Associated Press that there were no life-threatening injuries, mostly reports of chest pain and smoke inhalation. Florida authorities say a casino venture’s shuttle boat caught fire and all 50 passengers safely made it to the nearby shore after a rescue operation in the Tampa Bay area.
