Engine fire on Auckland ferry

An engine fire has broken out on a Fullers ferry on its way to Waiheke Island this evening.

Fire and Emergency received a 111 call to a fire on a ferry on Motuihe Island in Auckland at 5:28pm.

Two fire trucks from Howick and Parnell have been sent to the scene alongside a specialist marine response vehicle.

There were no passengers involved or injured, and the fire was quickly contained, Fullers said in a statement.

The vessel is currently anchored near Motuihe Island whilst emergency services assess how to get it back to Auckland.