New Delhi, July 13 -- A luxury superyacht worth €100 million went up in flames at the picturesque port of Saint-Tropez in southern France, sending shockwaves through the popular tourist destination, The Independent reported.

The incident occurred on July 10, when the 41-metre-long vessel Sea Lady II suddenly caught fire near the Mediterranean coastline. Video footage captured by tourist Gary Sturrock shows the massive yacht engulfed in thick black smoke and roaring orange flames as stunned onlookers watched from the dock.

The port, known for hosting the ultra-wealthy and high-profile celebrities, witnessed panic and confusion as emergency services rushed to the scene.

Nearby yachts were quickly moved to safety, while anti-polluti...