Ship Catches Fire at Los Angeles Port
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The fire broke out late on Friday night, spreading throughout its lower decks and torching cargo containers. Fears that the flames would consume and burn hazardous materials stored on the ship, a shelter-in-place order was put in effect for neighborhoods near the port.
A fire on a cargo ship that sent smoke billowing through parts of the second most populous U.S. city has been “substantially contained” after several hours, the Port of Los Angeles said on Saturday.