Three British tourists missing after Red Sea boat caught fire

British tourists missing off Marsa Alam: Rescuers are searching for three British nationals who went missing off the Red Sea coastline when the scuba diving boat they were aboard caught fire. Twelve other British tourists and 12 crew members were rescued when the Hurricane went up in flames off the coast of Marsa Alam yesterday, according to a statementby Red Sea governorate authorities. An initial investigation suggests the cause of the blaze was an electrical short circuit in the engine room and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution, the statement reads. The British Foreign Office said it was supporting those involved. The story got wide coverage in the international press:Associated Press| CNN| The Guardian| Sky News | BBC.