"Lithium-Ion Battery Blaze Keeps Cargo Ship at Bay Near Dutch Harbor, Alaska"
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The cargo ship Genius Star XI, carrying lithium-ion batteries, is being kept 2 miles offshore from an Alaska port due to a fire in its hold. The U.S. Coast Guard and a team of marine firefighting experts are working to extinguish the flames and assess the situation, with no injuries reported among the 19 crew members. The ship, which was en route from Vietnam to San Diego, has not shown signs of structural damage or oil leaks, but is under a safety zone to protect the local community and environment. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Topics:nation##alaska#cargoshipfire#environment-and-safety#lithiumionbatteries#maritimesafety#uscoastguard
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- Cargo ship ablaze near Alaska's Dutch Harbor The Seattle Times
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