U.K. Coastguard Responds to Tug Fire
June 25, 2007
Yarmouth Coastguard received a radio call from the tug HT Blade, stating they had an engine fire with three crew on board.
The Maritime Incident Response Group (MIRG) was activated and Coastguard Rescue teams from Lowestoft, Cromer and Felixstowe were tasked as well as requesting the launch of the Cromer lifeboat to the scene. A Rescue helicopter from RAF Wattisham is transporting the MIRG crew and a cargo vessel 'RMS Riga' is offering assistance in the area.
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