Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- French and British vessels rescued 157 migrants after their boat caught fire during a Channel crossing attempt on Tuesday. Authorities said no casualties were reported following the major rescue operation.

France's Pas-de-Calais prefecture said the small boat caught fire near the boundary between French and British waters. The incident forced passengers to jump into the sea before rescue teams reached them.

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French maritime authorities said the migrants had departed from Veules-les-Roses in Normandy on Monday. Meanwhile, British coastguard vessels and a lifeboat joined the rescue efforts after receiving reports of the fire.

The rescue ...