Emergency Evacuation on MBTA Ferry: Flames Reported Aboard

Police confirm fire broke out aboard the MBTA ferry Champion, prompting an unscheduled evacuation.

A fire was reported aboard the ferry at approximately 2:31 p.m., causing over two dozen passengers to be taken off the vessel.

The flames were quickly extinguished, and all passengers were safely escorted to shore.

The Boston Police Department, Fire Department, and US Coast Guard responded to the incident, with multiple emergency vehicles and vessels at the scene.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

The ferry, which was on its 2 p.m. trip from Hingham to Long Wharf, was later towed away from Castle Island.