It is reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune.

It is specified that as a result of the incident 18 sailors were injured. They were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

It is noted that at the moment the cause of the fire is unknown. According to eyewitnesses, an explosion occurred at the scene.

In September 2019, 18 people were injured in an explosion and subsequent fire on a cargo ship in the South Korean port of Ulsan.