Derelict boat fire at Island Harbour

Crews from Newport and Ryde were called to a blaze in old paddle steamer, Ryde Queen, at Island Harbour in Newport just before 13:30 on Saturday 24 May. Three fire engines and an aerial ladder platform attended to tackle the fire in the dilapidated boat. Breathing apparatus, hose reel jets and ultra high-pressure lances were used to bring the fire under control, and the stop message was issued shortly after 15:30.

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*15:35*
The fire has now been extinguished and the stop message was issued at 15:32.

*15:25*
The incident will soon be scaled back to two fire engines. Crews from Newport and Ryde are currently damping down to prevent hotspots.