Fire hits fishing boat in harbour

The Ocean Quest on fire in Fraserburgh Harbour

A blaze which broke out on a boat in Fraserburgh Harbour was brought under control by dozens of firefighters.

Grampian Fire and Rescue Service had five fire appliances tackling the blaze on the Ocean Quest, which was put out late on Tuesday evening.

It is understood welders had been working on the boat.

Police and fire services said there was no-one on board the vessel at the time and there was no damage to any other property in the harbour.

Firefighters spent several hours battling the fire in the fishing town's harbour.

'Viking boat'

One eyewitness told BBC Scotland's News website: "The fire was burning well into the night.

"It looked like the Up Helly Aa festival on Shetland when they burn the Viking boat.

"The boat must be done for."

The Ocean Quest was pictured in January, before fire struck

A Grampian Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "Due to the fact it was an intense fire it was fought from the quayside.

"The vessel has been gutted by the fire."

One fire appliance remained at the scene to dampen down the area and prevent the fire from reigniting.

Efforts were also being made to limit any possible pollution in the harbour area.