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Seaplane makes emergency landing and catches fire off Washington coast; one critically injured

A seaplane carrying 11 people made an emergency landing near Sucia Island off the Washington coast on Tuesday and caught fire, leaving one person in critical condition, according to officials. The aircraft, operated by Kenmore Air, was on a flight when it was forced to land in the water. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and the injured person was taken to a hospital. The condition of the other 10 people aboard was not immediately reported. The cause of the emergency landing and subsequent fire is under investigation. Sucia Island is part of the San Juan Islands, a popular destination for boaters and tourists in northwestern Washington. Kenmore Air is a regional seaplane service that operates flights in the Pacific Northwest. The incident occurred near the island, which is located about 100 miles north of Seattle. Authorities have not released the identities of those on board. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are expected to investigate. Further details were not immediately available.

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