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Five killed after boat catches fire in China

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Press Trust of India Beijing
At least five people were killed and 10 others rescued after a fishing boat caught fire today in waters off eastern China.

The fire broke out in the engine cabin of the boat at around 7 am in Zhoushan City, officials said.

A total of 15 fishermen were on board, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The cause of the fire in under investigation.

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First Published: Mar 11 2015 | 8:28 PM IST

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