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Fishing boat ablaze off Donegal | Fishing boat ablaze off Donegal |
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An operation is under way to rescue the crew of a burning fishing boat off the coast of Donegal. | |
A helicopter from Sligo and a lifeboat from Arranmore, Co Donegal, have been sent to the aid of the Scottish-registered vessel. | A helicopter from Sligo and a lifeboat from Arranmore, Co Donegal, have been sent to the aid of the Scottish-registered vessel. |
Ten of the 16 Spanish crew have been airlifted off the vessel while the rest stayed to tackle the blaze which broke out in the accommodation area. | Ten of the 16 Spanish crew have been airlifted off the vessel while the rest stayed to tackle the blaze which broke out in the accommodation area. |
The rescue operation is being co-ordinated by Clyde Coastguard. | The rescue operation is being co-ordinated by Clyde Coastguard. |