Crews Put Out Loading Equipment Fire At Portmiami No Injuries

## Crews Put Out Loading Equipment Fire at PortMiami; No Injuries

Firefighters extinguished a fire on a loading crane at PortMiami on Thursday morning, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said.

The fire started around 10:30 a.m. on a ship-to-shore crane. Fire officials said the blaze was under control by 11:05 a.m.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

What caused the fire?

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials said it appears to have started in the crane's electrical system.

How long did it take to put out the fire?

Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire in about 35 minutes.

Were there any injuries?

No injuries were reported.

What is the extent of the damage?

The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but officials said the crane was heavily damaged.

What is the impact on port operations?

The fire did not impact port operations, and all cargo operations are continuing as normal.

What is PortMiami doing to prevent similar incidents in the future?

PortMiami is working with fire officials to investigate the cause of the fire and to identify any measures that can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

## Conclusion

The fire at PortMiami was a serious incident, but it is fortunate that there were no injuries and that the fire was extinguished quickly. PortMiami is working with fire officials to investigate the cause of the fire and to identify any measures that can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.