Yacht burns off coast

FOUR people were yesterday rescued from a burning yacht off the coast of Cairns. Smoke billowing from the MV Entourage 2 could be seen from Cairns Esplanade after the fire broke out at 4.15pm. Police said all four passengers were transferred to the safety of passing reef boat Passions of Paradise. No injuries were reported. The fire was allowed to burn to the waterline and Maritime Safety Queensland will assess the situation today.