GALVESTON — Eleven people were rescued Monday afternoon after a recreational vessel caught fire near the Texas City Dike, according to the United States Coast Guard.

The initial tip regarding the fire was submitted to KGTX 7 by Galveston Helicopters, which reported smoke coming from a vessel in the Galveston Ship Channel.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Perry Shirzad with Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston later confirmed the fire involved a 38-foot recreational vessel.

Officials said the boat caught fire around 1:58 p.m. near the dike. A short time later, all 11 people aboard abandoned the vessel and entered the water.

According to the Coast Guard, a nearby good Samaritan vessel rescued everyone from the water and brought them aboard safely.

A Coast Guard vessel also responded to the scene, dropping the passengers off at the Galveston Yacht Basin.

Authorities said no injuries were reported.

Fire departments from Galveston Fire Department, Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department and Texas City Fire Department were alerted to the incident, which was visible from the Texas City Dike.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Editor’s Note: Article was updated at 4:52pm, after speaking with USCG.