Cargo Ship Fire in China
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Beijing — At least 20 people were killed and five were missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a Chinese port, Chinese state media reported Thursday.
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A total of 42 people had been on the vessel, and 12 of them were safely evacuated, Xinhua reported.
Premier Li Qiang also urged the search for and rescue of "trapped" people, and for those injured to receive medical treatment, "and strictly prevent secondary disasters".
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A fire on a cargo ship docked in Qingdao, China resulted in 20 deaths and five missing crew members as of Thursday. The Ocean Melody, which is registered under the Liberian flag, had 42 people on board when it caught fire around 11 a.m., with 12 being safely evacuated. Five injured crew members were taken to a hospital where they are reportedly in stable condition. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an…
20 dead, several missing after fire on cargo ship in Chinese port →A fire broke out on a cargo ship, the Ocean Melody, docked in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on Thursday (September 10, 2026) causing "heavy casualties". According to state media Xinhua, it is unclear whether the fire has been extinguished and no specific number of casualties has been reported. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang have called for urgent search and rescue operations and investigation into the…
Fire on cargo ship in China causes ‘heavy casualties’: state media →A fire on a foreign cargo vessel undergoing repairs at a Chinese shipyard in Qingdao resulted in 25 deaths, with 12 people evacuated safely and five injured. The blaze broke out at around 11:15am local time at the Qingdao Beihai shipyard and was extinguished by early afternoon. The Ocean Melody, a 20-year-old dry bulk carrier from Liberia, had been at the shipyard since August 31 for repairs. Chinese President Xi…
25 people killed in commercial ship fire in China →At least 20 people were killed and five are missing after an international cargo ship caught fire in eastern China's Qingdao port on Thursday, with state media reporting that the fire broke out at around 11:15 am. The Ocean Melody, a Liberian-flagged vessel, had 42 people on board, of whom 12 were safely evacuated. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang have issued instructions for an urgent search and…
'Heavy casualties' reported after international cargo ship docked in China catches fire →A fire broke out on a cargo ship docked at a port in eastern China's Qingdao city, killing at least 20 people, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The Ocean Melody, a Liberia-flagged vessel undergoing maintenance, was evacuated after the blaze erupted at around 11:15 local time and was extinguished within three hours. Of the 42 people on board, 17 were rescued, with five in stable condition in hospital. Chinese…
At least 20 dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China, state media report →Analysis
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Beijing — At least 20 people were killed and five were missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a Chinese port, Chinese state media reported Thursday.
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10 Sep At least 20 dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China, state media reportA fire broke out on a cargo ship docked at a port in eastern China's Qingdao city, killing at least 20 people, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The Ocean Melody, a Liberia-flagged vessel undergoing maintenance, was evacuated after the blaze erupted at around 11:15 local time and was extinguished within three hours. Of the 42 people on board, 17 were rescued, with five in stable condition in hospital. Chinese…BBC
10 Sep 'Heavy casualties' reported after international cargo ship docked in China catches fireAt least 20 people were killed and five are missing after an international cargo ship caught fire in eastern China's Qingdao port on Thursday, with state media reporting that the fire broke out at around 11:15 am. The Ocean Melody, a Liberian-flagged vessel, had 42 people on board, of whom 12 were safely evacuated. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang have issued instructions for an urgent search and…Euronews- 10 Sep 25 people killed in commercial ship fire in ChinaA fire on a foreign cargo vessel undergoing repairs at a Chinese shipyard in Qingdao resulted in 25 deaths, with 12 people evacuated safely and five injured. The blaze broke out at around 11:15am local time at the Qingdao Beihai shipyard and was extinguished by early afternoon. The Ocean Melody, a 20-year-old dry bulk carrier from Liberia, had been at the shipyard since August 31 for repairs. Chinese President Xi…CBC
- 10 Sep Fire on cargo ship in China causes ‘heavy casualties’: state mediaA fire broke out on a cargo ship, the Ocean Melody, docked in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on Thursday (September 10, 2026) causing "heavy casualties". According to state media Xinhua, it is unclear whether the fire has been extinguished and no specific number of casualties has been reported. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang have called for urgent search and rescue operations and investigation into the…The Hindu
10 Sep 20 dead, several missing after fire on cargo ship in Chinese portA fire on a cargo ship docked in Qingdao, China resulted in 20 deaths and five missing crew members as of Thursday. The Ocean Melody, which is registered under the Liberian flag, had 42 people on board when it caught fire around 11 a.m., with 12 being safely evacuated. Five injured crew members were taken to a hospital where they are reportedly in stable condition. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered an…CBS News
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