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English Channel Ferry Fire Is Being Investigated

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A BBC news source deals with Channel ferry blaze: Investigation launched after Isle of Innisfree towed to Calais.

Cause of a fire which broke out on a ferry

An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire which broke out on a ferry in the English Channel.

It started in the engine room of the Isle of Innisfree at 17:30 GMT on Friday and was contained, according to Irish Ferries.

The vessel was towed to Calais overnight by a French coastguard tug.

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https://mfame.guru/english-channel-ferry-fire-is-being-investigated/

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