Tragic Ship Fire Claims Lives of Two Newark Firefighters
TL;DR
Two firefighters were killed and several others injured while battling a fire on a cargo ship at Port Newark in New Jersey. The fire started on the 10th deck and spread to the 11th and 12th floors, engulfing five to seven cars. The firefighters became trapped inside the ship and were later pronounced dead. The ship was carrying around 5,000 vehicles, but no electric cars or hazardous cargo. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and an investigation will be conducted.
- 2 firefighters killed while battling ship fire in Newark, NJ WABC-TV
- 2 Die After Ship Catches Fire at Port Newark in New Jersey The New York Times
- 2 firefighters confirmed dead after fire aboard cargo ship in Port Newark CBS New York
- BREAKING UPDATE: Newark Ironbound Firefighters Killed in Ship Fire Carrying Thousands of Cars RLS Media
- 2 firefighters unaccounted for after fire on ship in Newark CBS New York
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