Fire breaks out on cargo ship in China, significant casualties reported
A fire broke out on a foreign-flagged cargo ship moored in a port in the eastern Chinese city of Qingdao. State media reported significant casualties. MyJoyOnline reported on the incident, citing the BBC and Chinese state media.
Fire at a shipyard
According to the state-run Xinhua news agency, the vessel was undergoing maintenance at a shipbuilding yard in Qingdao. The fire broke out at 11:15 local time, which corresponds to 03:15 GMT.
Statements by China's leadership
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for urgent search-and-rescue operations and a swift investigation into the circumstances of the fire.
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang said there was a need to rescue people trapped in the incident and prevent secondary disasters.
State media did not provide the exact number of deaths and injuries.
