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At least 20 people killed after fire breaks out on cargo ship in China port
- On Thursday, the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Ocean Melody caught fire while docked for repairs at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in China, killing at least 20 people and leaving Five missing.
- The blaze ignited at approximately 11 a.m. Thursday and was extinguished by 2:30 p.m. local time, according to State media. The vessel was undergoing repairs at the major shipyard, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation.
- Of the 42 people aboard, 12 were safely evacuated and Five remain hospitalized in stable condition, according to Xinhua. Rescue teams continue searching for those still missing after the incident.
- President Jinping issued "important instructions" to urgently conduct rescues, while Premier Qiang ordered officials to rescue "trapped" people and "strictly prevent secondary disasters."
- Addressing fire safety broadly, President Jinping stated that "all regions and relevant departments must draw profound lessons from this incident, thoroughly investigate and rectify all types of fire hazards.
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