CroatiaA boat carrying over 150 migrants caught fire in the English Channel while attempting to cross from France to the United Kingdom, leading to a large rescue operation. French authorities reported that the vessel, which had departed from France the previous evening, experienced engine failure early Tuesday morning, causing the structure of the boat to rapidly deteriorate. A total of 157 people were rescued and taken to the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer for medical checks and assistance. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The incident occurred just one day after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated his government would be 'unyielding' in efforts to reduce the number of people arriving in the UK by small boats. French maritime services noted that migrants crossing the English Channel in small vessels often refuse assistance unless in extreme danger due to the structural fragility of the boats used. Both French and British rescue vessels participated in the operation.
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