Ship Fire at The Port of Los Angeles

We were just informed by the IAM (International Association of Movers) of the following….

The Port of Los Angeles has resumed operations after fire erupted on board the ONE Henry Hudson, which was berthed at the port.

CNBC reported that an electrical fire on a lower deck of the container ship on Friday evening caused an explosion that shook the vessel, knocking out power to lights and cranes. A shelter-in-place order for local residents, due to hazardous material on board, was lifted on Saturday. Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, Gene Seroka, said approximately 117 containers were physically damaged out of the 8,000 onboard the vessel.

The ship was moved four miles out to sea to prevent the fire from damaging the port infrastructure and allow the Los Angeles Fire Department’s fireboats to continue firefighting operations. All crew aboard the One Henry Hudson were safely accounted for, according to a ONE spokesperson.

These are the things that can happen that make us always suggest your belongings are well insured.