At least 20 dead and 5 missing after cargo ship catches fire in China’s port, state media says | CNN https://share.google/HIpcn6pzmqTAg85nP
Cargo ship fire kills at least 20 China: Cargo ship fire kills at least 25
The smoke may be an important part of the explanation. In a shipyard, the vessel may have temporary lighting, cables, hoses and scaffolding everywhere, and some normal systems may be shut down for repair. Once thick smoke fills the passageways, visibility can drop to almost zero and people may be unable to find their way out. Yard workers may also be less familiar with the vessel’s escape routes than the regular crew. We will have to wait for the investigation, but this could be one reason for the very high loss of life.