A serious incident occurred aboard a United States Navy vessel in the port of Baltimore. The transport ship USNS Charles L. Gilliland was engulfed in flames, causing heavy smoke and destroying part of the life-saving equipment.
Scale of the fire
According to reports from the local fire department, the fire originated directly on the ship's deck. Visual evidence of the incident shows flames and thick smoke bursting from the side of the vessel. Preliminary data indicates that two lifeboats secured on the side have been completely destroyed by the fire.
Status of casualties
As of now, there are no official reports of injuries or fatalities resulting from the incident. The situation is under control by rescue services, which continue to work on extinguishing the fire and assessing the damage.
Cause and investigation
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Specialists from the relevant services have already begun investigating the circumstances that led to the fire aboard the military transport.
