China Cargo Ship Fire Kills 25 People
A fire broke out Thursday on a cargo ship in China. The ship was docked at a shipyard in Qingdao, China.
It was undergoing repairs when the fire started. The fire killed 25 people.
Seventeen of the 42 people aboard were evacuated. At least five people remained missing.
The ship was Liberian-flagged and named Ocean Melody. The state-owned shipyard is called Beihai Shipbuilding Company.
Chinese officials ordered rescue efforts and an investigation. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
Klear Note — A shipyard is a workplace where ships receive repairs and maintenance.
Key Terms 3
- Qingdao A large port city in eastern China.
- Liberian-flagged The ship was registered under Liberia's flag for legal purposes.
- Beihai Shipbuilding Company A state-owned shipyard in China where the fire occurred.