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Massive Blaze Engulfs Cargo Ship with 800 Electric Cars

6/5/2025

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A blaze erupted on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Morning Midas, 300 miles off Alaska, engulfing 3,000 vehicles, including 800 electric cars. The crew of 22 bravely abandoned ship after their attempts to douse the flames failed. The U.S. Coast Guard is on the scene, with rising concerns over the dangers of lithium battery fires on car carriers.

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A blaze erupted on the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Morning Midas, 300 miles off Alaska, engulfing 3,000 vehicles, including 800 electric cars. The crew of 22 bravely abandoned ship after their attempts to douse the flames failed. The U.S. Coast Guard is on the scene, with rising concerns over the dangers of lithium battery fires on car carriers.