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(CNN) - The Coast Guard is responding to an emergency in a 22-meter boat that is in danger off the coast of Southern California, according to a series of tweets sent from its official account.
USCG Los Angeles tweets say:
Tweets by USCGLosAngeles
“The Coast Guard has launched multiple rescue assets along with local agency assets to help more than 30 people in danger in a 22-meter boat near Santa Cruz Island. More details will be available later as this operation continues. ”
A second tweet says: “It was reported that the ship was on fire. The group of crew members has been rescued (one with minor injuries) and efforts continue to evacuate the remaining passengers. ”
