Cargo Ship Explodes in Baltimore Harbor, No Injuries Reported

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Cargo Ship Explodes in Baltimore Harbor, No Injuries Reported
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A cargo ship hauling coal, the W-Sapphire, caught fire and exploded near Baltimore's Key Bridge, prompting a Coast Guard response. The fire has been contained, and the ship was assisted back to port with no injuries reported. Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion and seeing a plume of smoke, with the incident occurring near the site of the recent Key Bridge collapse. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and authorities are investigating.

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