Motorhome catches fire on Port Angeles to Victoria, B.C. ferry

According to the City of Port Angeles , on Thursday at around 4:32 p.m., the Port Angeles Fire Department responded to a motorhome fire on deck of the M.V. Coho Ferry.The ferry was about 10 minutes from the dock before PAFD firefighters could start extinguishing the fire.Once the ferry arrived, crews observed smoke billowing out of the ferry’s car deck. The ship’s captain told authorities that his crew is trained in firefighting and attempted to extinguish the fire while out at sea.

Authorities say the fire was mostly contained to the motorhome. There was minimal thermal damage to other cars and the ferry.Black Ball Ferry Line, which operates the M.V. Coho Ferry, says that the fire should have minimal to no impact on its regular operations.12 people aboard the ferry were evaluated for smoke inhalation. One woman was transported to a local hospital.The investigation remains ongoing.

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