Fire on cargo ship in China kills 20 people
The bulk carrier, moored in the eastern shipping hub of Qingdao, had 42 people on board when the fire broke out.
A fire broke out on a foreign-owned cargo ship docked in Qingdao, a major Chinese port, on Thursday, resulting in at least 20 deaths and five people still missing, according to state media. The vessel, a 190-meter long bulk carrier sailing under the Liberian flag, had 42 people on board when the fire started, with 17 survivors being evacuated, five injured, and five unaccounted for.
The fire was extinguished around 2:30pm local time, according to CCTV. President Xi Jinping urged for urgent rescue efforts and strict accountability for the responsible parties. A witness from a nearby residential area reported thick smoke but no visible fire or explosions. Qingdao, the hometown of Tsingtao beer, is a significant international maritime hub with connections to over 700 ports worldwide.
The incident has prompted an investigation into fire hazards across various industries in China, following a series of major accidents in recent years.
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