Crews responded to a boat that caught fire off the coast of San Francisco near Alcatraz Island on July 14, 2026. (Credit KTTV).

Two people are missing, and 17 others were rescued Tuesday from a pontoon boat near Alcatraz Island off the coast of San Francisco, authorities said.

One of the 17 people pulled from the water was receiving CPR, while one person remained missing, San Francisco Fire Lt. Mariano Elias said.

Elias described the vessel as a "pontoon pleasure boat" that was roughly 600 yards from Alcatraz Island when the fire started.

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A pontoon boat burns near Alcatraz Island off the coast of San Francisco on Tuesday after catching fire, prompting a rescue operation in which 17 people were pulled from the water while one person remained missing, authorities said. (KTVU)

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Michael Sinkewicz is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to michael.sinkewicz@fox.com

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