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Updates on Port of LA fire — fire 'substantially contained,' port fully operational
The fire started on a cargo ship at the Port of L.A. started Friday evening.
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The fire that started on a cargo ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles is now "substantially contained," according to authorities.
LAFD spokesperson told LAist Sunday morning that fire crews and ship crew members are continuing to put out the fire and that salvage teams are now checking for cargo damage on the ship.
Port operations has returned to normal.
The cargo ship — "ONE Henry Hudson" — was moved to open waters, less than a mile from the port, to ensure the safety of those living in San Pedro and Wilmington, and to better fight the blaze.
A shelter-in-place order for residents in San Pedro and Wilmington was lifted Saturday morning.
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Authorities say all crew members on the ship are accounted for with no injuries reported.
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At one point, more than 200 firefighters were fighting the fire, which was reported at 6:38 p.m. by crew onboard as an "electrical fire" that started below deck. An explosion was reported by authorities about an hour later.
A number of cargo bays contained some hazardous materials.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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