Fire breaks out on scrap metal barge in the US

A significant fire erupted on a barge carrying large piles of scrap metal in the Delaware Bay, prompting a response from the US Coast Guard and local fire departments. The barge, which was unmanned and being towed by a tugboat, was not affecting ship traffic, and there were no reported injuries. Firefighting efforts included water cannons from nearby boats, while the cause of the fire is under investigation. Environmental monitoring is being conducted as the barge is moved to shallower water.

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