Fire at Qingdao Shipyard Claims 20 Lives | Birmingham News

A deadly fire at Qingdao’s Beihai Shipbuilding Co. claimed 20 lives and left five missing after breaking out during repairs aboard the cargo ship Ocean Melody. Of the 42 on board, only 12 escaped unharmed, while five injured were hospitalized in stable condition. The blaze, which raged for over 13 hours, was finally extinguished by 10 PM Thursday. Videos show workers battling flames before professional crews arrived. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang have ordered immediate rescue efforts and called for a full investigation into safety protocols to prevent future tragedies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b34fadc5c599ce88