Firefighters extinguish blaze on board ship at Derry port

A fire on a ship at Derry port has been extinguished.

The blaze broke out in a cabin on a ship berth at Lisahally just before 7.00am this morning.

Four fire appliances from Crescent Link Fire Station, four from Northland Road,, two from Strabane and specialist rescue teams from Belfast and the Fire Emergency Support Service dealt with the blaze.

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using hosereel jets dealt with the fire, working closely with the local Port Authority during the incident.

“All crew members were accounted for and there are no reports of any injuries.” Firefighters finished at the scene shortly before 8.30am.