08-01-2004, 08:24
Redhawks National News
Port Cargo Ship Fire Claims 8 Lives
A military rescue helicopter rushes towards the burning ship. (http://24.58.163.208/upload/cargoshipfire.gif)
A fire broke out on a cargo ship docked in the Gaia Port, in the nations capital, yesterday afternoon. Seven members of the ships crew and one fire fighter were killed during the blaze, which caused damage estimated in the millions, and shut down one of the nations largest industrial ports. A number of other fire fighters and crew members were rushed to local hospitals with burns and various other injuries. All are expected to live and recover from their injuries.
A preliminary investigation shows that the fire may have been caused by faulty wiring in the vessel. Evidence shows that this fault may have been caused by a lack of maintaince, or sub-standard parts. If this is the case, say government officals, the company the owns the vessel may be made to pay fines and for the damages to the port. Federal Prosecutors say that if the wiring that likely casued the fire wasn't maintained correctly, the company may also face criminal charges.
A more in-depth investigation is under way.
It is unknown when the port will re-open. Vessels are currently being re-routed to other ports.
Port Cargo Ship Fire Claims 8 Lives
A military rescue helicopter rushes towards the burning ship. (http://24.58.163.208/upload/cargoshipfire.gif)
A fire broke out on a cargo ship docked in the Gaia Port, in the nations capital, yesterday afternoon. Seven members of the ships crew and one fire fighter were killed during the blaze, which caused damage estimated in the millions, and shut down one of the nations largest industrial ports. A number of other fire fighters and crew members were rushed to local hospitals with burns and various other injuries. All are expected to live and recover from their injuries.
A preliminary investigation shows that the fire may have been caused by faulty wiring in the vessel. Evidence shows that this fault may have been caused by a lack of maintaince, or sub-standard parts. If this is the case, say government officals, the company the owns the vessel may be made to pay fines and for the damages to the port. Federal Prosecutors say that if the wiring that likely casued the fire wasn't maintained correctly, the company may also face criminal charges.
A more in-depth investigation is under way.
It is unknown when the port will re-open. Vessels are currently being re-routed to other ports.