Massive Blaze Hits Cargo Ship on Thames in Gravesend
A major firefighting operation is underway in Gravesend as emergency crews battle a fire aboard a massive bulk carrier moored on the River Thames.
Fire Erupts on 180-Metre Bulk Carrier “SIDER OLYMPIA”
The vessel, SIDER OLYMPIA, flying the Marshall Islands flag, caught fire in the early hours of Sunday.
The 180-metre-long ship is currently docked at the Gravesend waterfront, where crews from multiple emergency services are working round the clock to contain the blaze.
Emergency Services Scramble to Tackle River Thames Fire
- Fire broke out in the early morning hours on Sunday
- Large-scale response involving firefighters and rescue teams
- Operations focused on preventing fire spread on the docked bulk carrier
Local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as investigations into the cause of the fire get underway.
