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Cargo Ship Fire at China's Qingdao Port Kills 25 People
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THE BRIEF
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At least 25 people died after a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, the Ocean Melody, caught fire on September 10, 2026, while docked for repairs at the Beihai Shipbuilding Company in Qingdao, China.
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Out of the 42 people on board the vessel, 12 were safely evacuated by rescue teams, while five injured individuals were hospitalised and remain in stable condition.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang ordered urgent search-and-rescue operations for the missing, demanding a thorough investigation to hold those responsible to account and prevent secondary disasters.