The 40 meter long fishing vessel Ardent II caught fire while berthed at Peterhead Harbour, Scotland. The started in the early morning and quickly engulfed the trawler. Local fire brigade dispatched 34 firefighters while the RNLI dispatched a lifeboat to the scene. The firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze while the lifeboat assisted in cooling down the deck with its water pump. No one was on board the Ardent II at the time of the fire. No reports of pollution.
The 30 meter long fishing vessel Francine – Z90 caught fire in the English Channel off Lizard Point. The fire started in the vessel’s engine room from an electrical short circuit. The crew attempted to extinguish the blaze which had spread onto the main deck. The Francine – Z90 requested assistance with the RNLI lifeboat and a Coast Guard helicopter responding. The helicopter arrived on scene and airlifted 3 crew off the trawler. The three crew had suffered from smoke inhalation while fighting the fire. The remaining crew on board was able to extinguish the fire and proceeded to Newlyn harbor escorted by the RNLI lifeboat. No reports of pollution released. Reports state the vessel will be inspected and will undergo repairs.