Fire in the engine room on the ferry between Lavik and Oppedal on the E39 – news Vestland

There is a fire in the engine room of the ferry that runs between Lavik and Oppedal in the Sognefjord. There must be 21 people on the ferry. Everyone must be safe. No one is injured. – There is no danger of the boat going down as of now, says watch commander Tore Fanebust in 110 Vest. Evacuated to other vessels The passengers are now evacuated to other vessels at the ferry. Resources from the emergency services and a rescue helicopter participate in the action. The main rescue center coordinates the efforts. E39 is closed as a result of the fire. Extinguishing work is underway on board. The fire is not under control. The local fire service has been dispatched from Lavik and Høyanger. – It is possible that someone has inhaled smoke, says operations manager Eirik Loftenes in the police. The rescue helicopter has fire crews in Bergen who are specially trained to put out fires in boats. Photo: news-tipsar No one in the water The burning ferry is not an electric ferry. It is located approximately 2.5 kilometers from Lavik. The ferry has no propulsion or engine power as a result of the fire. There are 14 passengers and seven crew on board. – Everyone is dry, so no one has been in the water, says Loftesnes. The air ambulance is in place in Lavik after a fire in the engine room on the ferry MF “Stord” Photo: news-tipser Published 16/10/2024, at 10.25 Updated 16.10.2024, at 11.01



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