A fire broke out off Alaska on a cargo cargo carrying hundreds of electric vehicles, a rescue operation being scheduled on Monday, according to American media.
Alaska coast guards received a distress call on Tuesday reporting a fire aboard the Morning Midasa ship belonging to the British company Zodiac Maritime carrying more than 3000 vehicles, including around 750 electric or hybrid.
The 22 crew members evacuated on a rescue boat before being rescued by a private ship.
An overview of Morning Midaswhich is more than 500 kilometers from the coasts of Alaska, confirmed that he was still on fire on Wednesday, the coast guards said in a statement.
They published images showing smoke rising from the ship long about 200 m.
Photo provided by American coast guards, Reuters archives
Smoke rises from the cargo Morning Midas off Alaska, June 3, 2025.
“Currently, there is no visual index indicating that the ship takes water or bows, and the extent of the damage is unknown,” said the coast guards.
A rescue team is expected on Monday to try to turn off the fire, according to several American media.
Electric vehicles contain lithium-ion batteries, generally safe, but which can overheat and ignite in the event of damage.
The ship would also carry hundreds of tonnes of gas fuel, according to the coast guards.
