The 129 meter long, 4504 dwt ro-ro ferry Commodore Clipper caught fire shortly after leaving Portsmouth, England.  The ferry loaded with 220 passengers and 39 crew departed Portsmouth headed to Guernsey when a small fire was discovered near an auxiliary engine system.   The crew was able to quickly extinguish the blaze.   No reports of injuries, damage or pollution.   The Commodore Clipper proceeded back  to Portsmouth.