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Fire in Truck Cooling System on Ferry Quickly Extinguished at Chania Port

Saturday, 29 August 2026/SourceFlashnews/1 min read
A fire broke out in the electric cooling motor of a refrigerated truck aboard a ferry at the Port of Souda in Chania, Crete. The incident occurred while the vessel was docked. The ship's crew immediately responded and successfully extinguished the fire, preventing any potential escalation. No injuries or casualties were reported and ferry operations were not significantly disrupted. The rapid and effective response by crew members ensured the safety of passengers, crew, and cargo on board.

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