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EDITION OF THU 10 SEP 2026
07 · WORLD

Cargo Ship Fire in Chinese Port Kills at Least 20, Five Missing

A fire broke out on a cargo ship docked in a Chinese port, resulting in at least 20 deaths and five people missing, according to state media reported by Sky News World. Deutsche Welle reported that the death toll may be higher, citing at least 25 fatalities, while Al Jazeera English also stated that 25 people were killed in the incident. The exact cause of the fire remains unclear. The event occurred at a shipyard in China, though the specific location was not detailed in all reports. The discrepancy in the number of casualties highlights the need for further confirmation from official sources. No additional details about the fire's origin or the ship's identity have been provided in the available reports.

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