No injuries reported after cargo ship explodes in Baltimore Harbor

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A Liberian cargo ship, the W-Sapphire, caught fire and exploded Monday evening in Baltimore Harbor, near the site of last year’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The blast sent black smoke into the air, but all 23 crew members and two pilots were reported safe, with no injuries or property damage. Fireboats contained the incident, and the ship remains afloat while the Coast Guard investigates, WTOP News has reported. The explosion occurred close to the ongoing recovery zone of the collapsed Key Bridge, which killed six workers in March 2024 and is slated for rebuilding by 2028. read more: 👍 Like this video to stay updated on maritime safety incidents and harbor news in Baltimore. 💬 Comment below—what measures do you think could prevent accidents like this in busy ports? 🔗 Share this video to keep others informed about the W-Sapphire explosion and ongoing investigations. 💰 Want to support the channel? Hit the YouTube Thanks button—your support helps us continue reporting important local and global events. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates on shipping incidents and safety news. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook / b.c.begley Subscribe To My Patreon / bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube / @b.c.begley6007 Follow Me On Twitter / bc_news1 Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok / bcbegley #Baltimore #MaritimeIncident #WSapphire #shorts