A cargo ship caught fire while docked for repairs, resulting in 25 fatalities. The vessel, identified as the Ocean Melody, was being repaired at the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. A total of 42 people were on the ship, with 12 safely evacuated and five injured, who are in stable condition.
The fire started and was extinguished within a few hours. Videos showed workers attempting to put out the flames. China's President issued an important instruction following the incident.
Further details about the fire and its cause are available. The ship sails under a Liberian flag and was at a major shipping hub when the fire occurred.
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