Firefighters called to Algoma Discovery at Port Colborne
10 a.m. update: Fire crews have found the seed of the fire and report that it is mostly out. They continue to vent smoke. Fire crews activated the ship’s fire suppression system in the engine room (sprinklers). They also requested foam be used.
Port Colborne, ON – According to Niagara 411 scanner traffic, firefighters were called to the Algoma Central Corp.’s Algoma Discovery Monday just after 9 a.m. She is laid up for the winter and undergoing maintenance at Wharf 16 just south of the Clarence Street bridge. Preliminary reports indicate the fire is in the engine room area. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Janey Alexander
