San Francisco Bay boat fire: What happened near Alcatraz Island? At least one killed, rescue underway

A boat carrying 19 people caught fire in San Francisco Bay between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island on July 15, 2026.

Emergency crews rescued all 17 people aboard, but at least one person died and another remains unaccounted for.

The US Coast Guard, local law enforcement, and the San Francisco Fire Department conducted the rescue effort.

Rescued passengers were transported to Gas House Cove Marina near the Marina Safeway.