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Cargo ship ablaze in YMT this morning; none injured
A cargo ship was spotted ablaze 300 meters offshore at Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter this morning. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters received a report at 8:53 am this morning claiming a cargo ship caught on fire from its engine when reaching the shelter.
Officers rushed to the scene, deploying one water jet, one fire boat, and two breathing apparatus teams coupled with a ladder to inspect and fight the flames.
The fire was extinguished in 42 minutes; no one was injured, and no evacuation was required.
The cause of the fire is under further investigation.
Officers rushed to the scene, deploying one water jet, one fire boat, and two breathing apparatus teams coupled with a ladder to inspect and fight the flames.
The fire was extinguished in 42 minutes; no one was injured, and no evacuation was required.
The cause of the fire is under further investigation.
