Danger recedes for hazardous cargo fire

After a six hour battle, the fire on the 54,405 tonne MV Amsterdam Bridge which was carrying hazardous cargo has been contained although not extinguished, and the risk of an environmental disaster is diminishing.

The MV Amsterdam Bridge was carrying hazardous cargo when fire broke out on Sunday 9 September 12

After a six hour battle, the fire on the 54,405 tonne MV Amsterdam Bridge which was carrying hazardous cargo has been contained although not extinguished, and the risk of an environmental disaster is diminishing.