Dutch coast guard says major cargo blaze could last days – DW – 07/26/2023
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An electric car aboard the Fremantle Highway carrier is believed to have caused the fire. The ship was carrying nearly 3,000 cars en route from Germany to Egypt.

A fire on a cargo ship resulted in the loss of one crew member’s life and left several others injured, according to a statement by the Dutch coast guard on Wednesday.

One of the 25 electric cars onboard caught fire, Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported, citing a coast guard official.

Officials said the vessel, thought to pose a major environmental risk if it sinks, “could still burn for days.”

"The sea is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is “one of the most important areas for migratory birds in the world.”