Port operations resumed after suspended operations and a safety zone established around the ship

An electrical fire  had broken out Friday evening on a cargo ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles ( LA )  — requiring more than 180 firefighters to battle the blaze — is now “substantially contained ,”as confirmed by CNN. according to a news release Saturday from the seaport.

Initial investigations reveal that an electrical fire on a lower deck of the cargo ship One Henry Hudson started at 6:38 p.m. local time, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. An explosion shook the vessel shortly before 8 p.m., knocking out power to lights and cranes, LAFD said but no injuries were reported, and all 23 crew members were evacuated from the ship, authorities said

Cargo ship has since been moved.

 While a spokesperson with the LAFD stated the cargo ship has since been moved. Capt. Erik Scott told CNN Saturday the ship was escorted beyond the Vincent Thomas Bridge around 3 a.m. local time.  LAFD declared a state of maximum emergency. as deployed nearly 200 crew members and used resources like thermal imaging, boats, a foam apparatus and air operations to fight the fire and conduct search and rescue efforts alongside the Long Beach . Fire Department.LAFD said “the incident presented extraordinary challenges,” with the fire burning in areas that were largely inaccessible and an explosion causing onboard lights and cranes to lose power.

The Port of Los Angeles, ( LA ) which describes itself as North America’s busiest, earlier said four of its seven container terminals suspended operations Friday night and a safety zone was established around the ship. Port operations resumed Saturday morning, according to a news release.

The Panama-flagged cargo ship,

“Many of our fire boats are out there. They are trying to cool down this vessel,” fire department Capt. Adam Van Gerpen said at a news conference. Where Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement on X that the city is closely monitoring the situation. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the incident, according to his office. It is noteworthy that the Panama-flagged cargo ship, built in 2008, had recently arrived from Tokyo, according to the online tracker Vessel Finder

About the Port of Los Angeles

The Port of Los Angeles  ( LA ) is America’s Port®, the nation’s premier gateway for international commerce and the busiest seaport in the Western Hemisphere. Located in San Pedro Bay, 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, the Port encompasses 7,500 acres of land and water along 43 miles of waterfront.

Handling diverse commodities from avocado to zinc, the Port of Los Angeles features both passenger and cargo terminals, including cruise, container, automobile, breakbulk, dry and liquid bulk, and warehouse facilities that manage billions of dollars’ worth of cargo each year. Currently in the midst of a multi-year, $2.6 billion infrastructure investment program aimed at raising the bar for cargo efficiency, the Port is also focused on new technologies to enhance digital information flow throughout the supply chain.

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This thriving seaport is also known for groundbreaking environmental initiatives and remains committed to managing resources and conducting developments and operations in both an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner. The Port has also built a strong reputation for its progressive security measures and community engagement. For the last decade, the Port has also been at the forefront of revitalization of the LA Waterfront, improving public access to the water, developing public-friendly amenities and infrastructure, and transforming the harbor shoreline into a world-class visitor destination.

Source : CNN _ Agencies + Images from CNN 

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