Fire injures eight on cargo ship in Port of Hamburg

The fire, which was reportedly so severe that breathing apparatus was required while on board the vessel, was finally extinguished after three hours.

Local police immediately began an investigation after firefighters confirmed that there were no longer any critical temperature areas on the ship.

Eight people including one firefighter suffered varying degrees of injury. Seven individuals with serious injuries were later brought to various hospitals in Hamburg while one person who had suffered less severe injuries was treated at the scene by responding medical personnel.