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world-news2 years ago

Chinese fishing vessel sinks in Indian Ocean, dozens missing.

A Chinese fishing vessel, with 39 crew members on board, capsized in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday. The crew consisted of 17 Chinese nationals, 17 Indonesians, and five Filipinos. Search and rescue teams have been deployed, but none of the crew has been found yet. China has deployed at least two ships to assist in the search, while vessels from Australia and other countries have also joined. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has called for an all-out effort to rescue the crew.

via CNN|
#china#fishing-vessel#indian-ocean
world2 years ago

Chinese fishing boat capsizes in Indian Ocean, dozens missing.

A Chinese fishing vessel, Lupeng Yuanyu 028, capsized in the central Indian Ocean on Tuesday, with a crew of 39 missing, including 17 Chinese, 17 Indonesian and five Filipino sailors. Search and rescue teams from Australia and several other countries have arrived on the scene, and China has deployed two vessels to assist in the operation. President Xi Jinping has ordered a search and rescue operation.

via DW (English)|
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disasters2 years ago

Multiple Fires in Tacoma Tideflats Prompt Shelter-in-Place Orders and Air Monitoring

A shelter-in-place order has been issued for neighborhoods near a burning fishing vessel in Tacoma, Washington, which caught fire early Saturday morning while moored in the Hylebos Waterway. The vessel is believed to be carrying 55,000 gallons of diesel and 19,000 pounds of freon on board. The EPA is conducting air monitoring in the surrounding areas, and first responders have deployed floating barriers around the vessel to contain any spills. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

via CNN|
#air-monitoring#disasters#fire
disasters2 years ago

Tacoma Fishing Vessel Fire Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order and Air Monitoring

A fishing vessel carrying diesel and freon caught fire in Tacoma, Washington, on Saturday and is still burning. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Coast Guard said the fire is now about 100 feet from the boat's freon tanks. The Tacoma Fire Department has issued a temporary shelter-in-place for some areas near Tacoma, and residents are advised to remain indoors and limit exposure to smoke. The EPA and the Washington Department of Ecology are also responding to the incident.

via ABC News|
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