60 escape after tourist boat goes up in flames off New Zealand coast

All 60 people forced overboard after their tourist boat caught fire off the coast of New Zealand have been rescued, according to authorities.

Police spokeswoman Kim Perks said the blaze broke out as the PeeJay was returning from White Island to the town of Whakatane.

She said all 53 passengers and seven crew members were forced overboard to escape the fire and smoke.