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Two crew members hurt in tanker fire at Batangas port
A fire of undetermined origin broke out aboard a motor tanker at Calaca City in Batangas on Wednesday evening, leaving two crew members injured. The Philippine Coast Guard is investigating the incident.
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Two crew members sustained injuries after a fire erupted in the engine room of a motor tanker docked at a port facility in Calaca City, Batangas, on Wednesday night, Sept. 30, the Philippine Coast Guard reported.
The Philippine Coast Guard – Southern Tagalog District said the fire started in the vessel's engine room, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of the blaze.
The injured crew members received treatment for their injuries, though specific details regarding the extent of their injuries were not immediately available. The incident prompted a response from port authorities and coast guard personnel who worked to contain and extinguish the fire.
Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the fire to determine its origin. The coast guard said additional details would be released as the investigation progresses.