The scene at Poole Quay. Pic Glen Mallen, Poole lifeboat
A YACHT was towed back to Poole Quay this afternoon after an overheating engine sparked fears there was a fire on-board.
The vessel, crewed by a family with children, was towed to land by a lifeboat.
A spokesperson from Dorset Fire and Rescue Service said: "We received a call at 1.15pm.
"Two whole-time pumps from Poole attended."
A spokesperson from Portland Coastguard said there was a lot of smoke caused by an overheating engine.
He added: "All credit goes to Poole Harbour Control, who were there immediately.
"The family did exactly the right thing by getting in touch."
No one was hurt in the incident.
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