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Qingdao ship fire kills 20, five missing after blaze
A cargo ship caught fire while it was being repaired in Qingdao, China.
The ship was called the Ocean Melody.
Forty-two people were on board when the fire started.
Twelve people escaped safely.
Five people were hurt and taken to a hospital.
At least 20 people died.
Five others were still missing.
Chinese leaders ordered rescuers to search for them and asked officials to investigate fire risks.
At least 20 people were killed and five were missing after a cargo ship caught fire in Qingdao, China.
The vessel, identified as the Ocean Melody, was docked for repairs at Beihai Shipbuilding Co.
The fire began at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, and was extinguished by 2:30 p.m.
Of the 42 people aboard, 12 were safely evacuated and five were hospitalized with stable injuries.
President Xi Jinping ordered an urgent rescue effort and called for a thorough investigation of fire hazards.
- Who
- Forty-two people were aboard the Ocean Melody; at least 20 died, five were missing, 12 were evacuated, and five were injured. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang directed rescue and safety efforts.
- What
- A cargo ship caught fire, killing at least 20 people and leaving five missing.
- Where
- Beihai Shipbuilding Co. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, on China’s northeastern coast.
- When
- The fire began at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, and was extinguished at 2:30 p.m. local time.
- Why
- The articles do not state what caused the fire; Xi Jinping ordered an investigation into fire hazards.
Key facts
- Vessel
- Ocean Melody
- Flag
- Liberia
- People aboard
- 42
- Deaths
- At least 20
- Missing
- Five
- Fire duration
- 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. local time
- Shipyard
- Beihai Shipbuilding Co., controlled by China State Shipbuilding Corporation
Quotes
Xi Jinping
Chinese President who issued instructions on rescue operations and fire-safety investigations
“all regions and relevant departments must draw profound lessons from this incident, thoroughly investigate and rectify all types of fire hazards”
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