Photos: Deck Barge Catches Fire in Delaware River
On Monday early morning, the UNITED STATE Coast Guard’s 5th District reported that it is collaborating with neighborhood fire companies to react to a barge fire off Bombay Hook Point, Delaware.
Watchstanders at the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center got a phone call at regarding 0115 hrs reporting an unmanned barge ablaze in theDelaware River The 300-foot barge, recognizable from pictures as the deck barge CMT Y NOT 6, was bring disposed of family home appliances as well as various other steel scrap.
Courtesy Memorial Fire Company
Courtesy Memorial Fire Company
Courtesy USCG
One Coast Guard patrol watercraft as well as 6 fire watercrafts from neighborhood fire companies participated in the scene to eliminate the blaze. No injuries were reported, as well as there are no indicators of air pollution, according to theCoast Guard Photos from the scene showed up to reveal that the scrap steel heap contined to melt after sunrise, as well as firefighting initiatives proceeded.
“Our highest priority is ensuring the safety of firefighters and response personnel on scene,” statedCapt Jonathan Theel, Sector Delaware Bay Captain of thePort “We will also work to mitigate any environmental threats and protect the flow of commerce within this vital port.”
Marine web traffic is asked for to remain free from the location of the occurrence.
Barge fire in the Delaware Bay very early Monday early morning.
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