Engine Room Fire Forces Evacuation of Staten Island Ferry: DOT

Around 175 passengers were shepherded off the Staten Island Ferry when a fire broke out inside the control room Tuesday night, authorities say.

The FDNY said the ferry was evacuated for a minor fire as the boat was deboarding in Whitehall at about 6:45 p.m. 

No one was hurt, and four employees were being evaluated. 

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