Ferry engine fire contained off Motuihe Island, Auckland

A Fullers ferry anchored near Motuihe Island after an engine fire. No injuries were reported. Photo / RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

By RNZ

An engine fire has broken out on a Fullers ferry on its way to Waiheke Island this evening.

Fire and Emergency received a 111 call to a fire on a ferry on title="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/letters-making-health-a-political-football-motuihe-islands-tourist-attraction-the-mess-in-meola-rd/BN33IMF3J5CAXG2KCNAGNUYKUY/">Motuihe Island in Auckland at 5.28pm.

Two fire trucks from Howick and Parnell have been sent to the scene alongside a specialist marine response vehicle.

There were no passengers involved or injured, and the fire was quickly contained, Fullers said in a statement.

The vessel is currently anchored near Motuihe Island while emergency services assess how to get it back to Auckland.

– RNZ