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Valiant Firefight: Cape Town’s Firefighters Face Off Against a Blaze on a 54,000-ton Container Ship

by Thabo Sebata
September 25, 2023

Cape Town recently demonstrated its unwavering commitment to resilience and teamwork during an exceptional crisis. A colossal 54,000ton container ship encountered a disastrous fire while at sea, and was directed to approach Cape Town’s waters. The ship’s captain, recognizing the gravity of the situation, acted promptly by sealing the compartment where the fire was ablaze. By September 19th, the afflicted vessel arrived at Cape Town’s port, but due to the uncontained fire, officials denied entry, leaving the ship anchored in the bay.

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