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 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.
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Police are investigating the events before the crash.