BREAKING: Boat Engulfed in Flames Off Hurghada Waterfront

A boat has been filmed engulfed in flames off the Hurghada waterfront in Egypt, with dramatic footage circulating on social media on Saturday evening, 7 November 2026.

The video, shared in a local Hurghada Facebook group, shows intense flames and thick smoke rising from the burning vessel, with other boats visible nearby.

The person sharing the footage identified the location as close to the Sunny Days Hotel in Hurghada.

At the time of publication, the identity of the vessel, the cause of the fire and whether anyone was on board remain unconfirmed.

There is currently no independently verified information concerning injuries, evacuations or the response by local emergency services.

The Scuba News has not yet been able to obtain official confirmation of the incident or establish the extent of the damage.

This is a developing story. The Scuba News will update this report as further information becomes available.

Source: Video shared in a Hurghada Facebook group