Three lifeboats launched after fire breaks out on ferry
Three lifeboats from Kent and a French salvage tug have been launched after a fire started on a ferry in the Channel.
The lifeboats from Dover, Ramsgate and Dungeness were sent to the vessel - the Isle of Innisfree, owned by Irish Ferries - sailing from Dover to Calais.The ship, carrying 94 passengers and 89 crew, is now at anchor in the Channel, with the Coastguard on hand to provide assistance if needed. A statement from Irish Ferries said: "Crews train regularly to deal with incidents at sea, and the company has put its training into action and the fire has been extinguished.
"Passengers booked on the 19.25 Calais-Dover sailing will be transferred to alternative sailings. Irish Ferries would like to sincerely apologise to all its passengers for the disruption to their journeys." A statement from HM Coastguard said: "The vessel has confirmed that the fire has been extinguished but it is experiencing technical issues.Follow BBC South East on
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