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A Canadian submarine sparked a major rescue operation after a fire broke out on board off the west coast of Ireland.
Three members of the HMCS Chicoutimi's crew suffered smoke inhalation, a Royal Navy spokesman said.
A Royal Air Force Nimrod from Kinloss was diverted to the area and a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter was sent from HMS Gannet in Ayrshire.
A Canadian Forces spokeswoman confirmed that the crew was safe and that no-one needed to be taken from the vessel.
Captain Holy Apostoliuk said: "The submarine, while transiting from UK to Canada, experienced a fire while at sea off the west coast of Ireland earlier today.
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Three members of the HMCS Chicoutimi's crew suffered smoke inhalation, a Royal Navy spokesman said.
A Royal Air Force Nimrod from Kinloss was diverted to the area and a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter was sent from HMS Gannet in Ayrshire.
A Canadian Forces spokeswoman confirmed that the crew was safe and that no-one needed to be taken from the vessel.
Captain Holy Apostoliuk said: "The submarine, while transiting from UK to Canada, experienced a fire while at sea off the west coast of Ireland earlier today.
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