{
  "id": 6580205,
  "title": "At least 20 dead, 5 missing after cargo ship catches fire in China's port, state media says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/at-least-20-dead-5-missing-after-cargo-ship-catches-fire-in-chinas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T11:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260910/at-least-20-dead-5-missing-after-cargo-ship-catches-fire-in-chinas-port-state-media-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A cargo ship docked for repairs in a Chinese port caught fire, resulting in at least 20 deaths and leaving five others missing, according to Chinese state media on Thursday. The vessel, identified as the Ocean Melody, was undergoing maintenance at the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. in the port of Qingdao, a major shipping hub located on the northeastern Chinese coast. The ship, registered under the Liberian flag, carried a total of 42 individuals. Out of those on board, 12 were successfully evacuated. Twelve individuals sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital, where they remain in stable condition. The fire ignited around 11 a.m. on Thursday and was put out by 2:30 p.m. local time. Videos circulating online depicted workers on the ship attempting to extinguish the fire. President Xi Jinping issued urgent instructions for the rescue of the missing individuals on the ship, while Premier Li Qiang called for the rescue efforts to focus on those trapped. Xi also emphasized the need to ensure that preventive measures were thoroughly implemented.",
  "summary": "BEIJING — A cargo ship docked for repairs in a Chinese port caught fire, killing at least 20 people and leaving five others missing, Chinese state media reported Thursday. The ship was being repaired in the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. at the port of Qingdao, a major shipping hub on the northeastern Chinese coast. A photo released by Xinhua news agency identified the ship as the Ocean Melody, which…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "‘Heavy casualties’ after foreign cargo ship catches fire in China’s Qingdao",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/heavy-casualties-after-foreign-cargo-ship-catches-fire-in-chinas",
        "published": "2026-09-10T09:14:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Major casualties reported after an international cargo ship docked in eastern China caught fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/major-casualties-reported-after-an-international-cargo-ship-docked-in",
        "published": "2026-09-10T10:28:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "'Heavy casualties' after fire on cargo ship in eastern China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/heavy-casualties-after-fire-on-cargo-ship-in-eastern-china",
        "published": "2026-09-10T10:30:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "China races to find survivors after Qingdao shipyard fire turns deadly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/china-races-to-find-survivors-after-qingdao-shipyard-fire-turns-deadly",
        "published": "2026-09-10T10:35:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "At least 20 killed in cargo ship fire at China’s Qingdao port - all you need to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/at-least-20-killed-in-cargo-ship-fire-at-chinas-qingdao-port-all-you",
        "published": "2026-09-10T10:49:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "At least 20 people killed after fire breaks out on cargo ship in China port",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/at-least-20-people-killed-after-fire-breaks-out-on-cargo-ship-in",
        "published": "2026-09-10T10:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "At least 20 people dead in commercial ship fire in China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/at-least-20-people-dead-in-commercial-ship-fire-in-china",
        "published": "2026-09-10T11:25:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "China: Cargo ship fire kills at least 20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/china-cargo-ship-fire-kills-at-least-20",
        "published": "2026-09-10T11:36:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "'Heavy casualties' reported after international cargo ship docked in China catches fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/heavy-casualties-reported-after-international-cargo-ship-docked-in",
        "published": "2026-09-10T11:55:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "At least 20 dead, 5 missing after cargo ship catches fire in China's port, state media says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/at-least-20-dead-5-missing-after-cargo-ship-catches-fire-in-chinas-6581877",
        "published": "2026-09-10T12:07:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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