Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship at Port of Los Angeles!

Saturday, November 22, 2025

SAEDNEWS: A fire broke out on a cargo ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday.

Fire Erupts on Cargo Ship at Port of Los Angeles!

More than 100 firefighters responded after an electrical fire broke out on a vessel, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass confirmed.

The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that all crew members were evacuated from a burning ship at San Pedro port on Friday. The fire triggered an explosion that disrupted power and crane operations.

By around 8:27 p.m. (0427 GMT), all remaining crew members had been safely assisted off the vessel, bringing the total to 23 evacuated without any injuries. Six crew members had previously been unaccounted for.