- The crew of a cargo ship carrying around 3,000 vehicles, including 800 electric vehicles, abandoned it off the coast of Alaska after a fire broke out onboard.
- The 22 crew members were safely evacuated from the ship after they failed to put out the fire, Zodiac said as it focuses on salvaging the vessel.
The U.S. Coast Guard is actively responding to a fire aboard a cargo ship located near the Alaska coastline. Authorities confirmed that the incident occurred while the vessel was transiting in the waters near the Gulf of Alaska, reports Reuters.
Burning cargo ship abandoned off Alaska
Emergency responders were notified promptly, and Coast Guard teams were dispatched to assist with fire containment efforts and ensure the safety of the crew. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported among the ship’s personnel.
The fire reportedly broke out in one of the ship’s cargo holds, and crews have been working to extinguish the blaze while preventing environmental hazards. The Coast Guard is coordinating with local agencies and monitoring the situation closely to mitigate any potential risks to maritime safety and the surrounding marine environment.
Operations remain ongoing as investigators assess the cause of the fire and evaluate the condition of the vessel. The Coast Guard has emphasized the importance of maritime safety protocols and continues to provide support to the crew and involved authorities.
This incident highlights the challenges of fire management aboard cargo vessels and the vital role of coordinated emergency response in protecting lives and safeguarding marine ecosystems.
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Source: Reuters
