Fire on cargo ship in China causes ‘heavy casualties’: state media

A fire broke out on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a port in eastern China on September 10, resulting in significant casualties. State media reports indicate that the incident has prompted a high-level response from Chinese leadership.

President Xi Jinping has issued a directive for urgent search and rescue operations alongside a thorough investigation into the cause of the blaze. Premier Li Qiang has further emphasized the need to prioritize the rescue of individuals reported as trapped on the vessel.