Fire breaks out on Starcross to Exmouth ferry

A fire broke out onboard a ferry in Devon today, Wednesday, November 27. Fire crews were called after the blaze began on the Starcross to Exmouth ferry.

Four firefighters boarded a boat at Exmouth harbour and got to work tackling the fire from aboard a separate boat. Pictures from the scene show flames and smoke billowing from the ferry.

The blaze was eventually brought under control. The four firefighters managed to extinguish the flames before being joined by other crews.

Dawlish Fire Station said in a post on Facebook: "Today Dawlish Fire Station attended a fire aboard the Starcross to Exmouth Ferry The challenge we had was being able to reach the fire and also to prevent an environmental disaster.

"Two members of our crew, joined by two fire fighters from Middlemoor Fire Station tackled the fire from on board a separate harbour boat, using equipment from that vessel. We managed to get the fire under control and were then joined by a firefighting crew from Exmouth Fire Station who were on board the Exmouth Life Boat.

"A crew from Newton Abbot Fire Station also attended along with their hazmat team. The fire was brought under further control.

"We send our best wishes to the ferry team and hope they are able to bounce back before the season starts once more."