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Cargo Ship Blaze in Alaska: Crew Rescued, Vessel Smolders

6/6/2025

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Next week, a salvage team will evaluate the Morning Midas, a cargo ship that ignited off Alaska's Aleutian Islands while transporting 3,000 vehicles to Mexico. Thankfully, all 22 crew members were safely evacuated. The Coast Guard is keeping a close watch on the still-floating vessel, which continues to billow smoke into the sky.

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Next week, a salvage team will evaluate the Morning Midas, a cargo ship that ignited off Alaska's Aleutian Islands while transporting 3,000 vehicles to Mexico. Thankfully, all 22 crew members were safely evacuated. The Coast Guard is keeping a close watch on the still-floating vessel, which continues to billow smoke into the sky.