More than 30 people are feared to have died in a boat fire near Santa Cruz Island off the coast of California, local officials say. At least five people were rescued but only few details were immediately available.

The incident happened just before 3:30 a.m. on Monday when the 75-foot dive boat ?Conception? caught fire while anchored off the northern side of Santa Cruz Island. At least 39 people were on board, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known, but photos released by officials showed the boat was fully engulfed in flames. The vessel, which can carry up to 110 people, was owned by Truth Aquatics in Santa Barbara, according to the company?s website.

The Ventura County Fire Department said 34 people were missing and feared to have died, a figure which was confirmed by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The U.S. Coast Guard said five people, believed to be crew members, were rescued, including one with minor injuries.

The identities of those on board were not immediately known.

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