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Fire on cargo ship in China causes ‘heavy casualties’: state media
The fire erupted on September 10 on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked in an eastern Chinese port…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
25 people killed in fire on cargo ship docked in China, state media reports
What happened
The deadly fire broke out when the cargo ship was docked for repairs at a major shipping hub on China's northeastern coast.
Key facts
- Reported by CBS News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:10:50 UTC.
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At least 20 people killed after fire breaks out on cargo ship in Chinese port
Fire on cargo ship in China causes ‘heavy casualties’: state media
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