A fire broke out onboard a 600-foot cargo ship near Alaska in the United States on Wednesday. The blaze reportedly erupted about 300 miles off the Alaska coast. The US Coast Guard responded to the fire incident after receiving information.
No injuries have been reported so far. Three US Coast Guard vessels are at the site to douse the fire. According to reports, there are 22 people onboard the ship.
X Post By US Coast Guard:
#BREAKING (1/2) USCG responding to fire onboard 600ft cargo ship Morning Midas with 22 people aboard 300 mi SW of Adak
— USCGArctic (@USCGArctic) June 4, 2025
- No reported injuries
- Ship’s crew actively fighting fire
- 3 vessels on scene to assist
- USCG aircrews en route to Adak
- USCG Cutter en route to the area
The reason for the blaze is yet to be ascertained. USCG aircrews and cutters are also en route to Adak.
More details are still awaited.
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