Fire on cargo ship in China kills 20, five missing
A fire broke out Thursday on a foreign-flagged bulk carrier moored in Qingdao port with 42 people on board, killing 20 and leaving five missing, according to Chinese state media. The ship caught fire during maintenance; 17 people were evacuated including five injured, and flames were extinguished around 2:30 pm.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →