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#FerryNews - The fire broke out on the Irish Ferries 2.40am (yesterday, Monday) Holyhead to Dublin crossing and normal services have now resumed.

According to the Daily Post, the firm’s largest ferry Ulysses, which can carry up to 2,000 passengers, was close to docking at Dublin Port when the blaze was detected at 5.45am.

A spokesman for Irish Ferries said the fire started in a lorry cab, however the cause has not yet been established.

There were no reports of any injuries.

He said: “We can confirm there was a small fire on Ulysses this morning, on the 2.40am Holyhead to Dublin service.

“The fire was detected immediately and didn’t spread to any other vehicles.

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