New Delhi July 19: A major fire broke out on a container cargo merchant vessel about 102 nautical miles southwest of Goa. Two Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships have arrived from Goa, and firefighting efforts are underway. In visuals, huge flames of fire can be seen gushing out of container ship while ICG ships are throwing water to douse flames. West Bengal: Stationary Cargo Vessel Catches Fire, None Injured.

Goa Merchant Vessel Fire

Notably, ICG is doing the firefighting operation on the ship, which carries dangerous international maritime goods amid bad weather and heavy rains. Further details are awaited.

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