Damietta Port firefighting ends after 12 hours
Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir spoke about the efforts to extinguish the fire and manage the crisis of a ship fire at Damietta Port following a potential attack. He clarified that the ship was on fire for 12 hours, with powerful, high-capacity tugboats used to combat the blaze. The ship was moved 3.5 kilometers deeper into the water to prevent a possible explosion. He confirmed that the port is operating at full capacity, with operations and movement proceeding smoothly, including receipt of 15 vessels and normal unloading of cargo. He also mentioned improvements in firefighting capabilities, including the development of modernized tugs to speed up response times in future incidents, emphasizing that the situation is under control and that Damietta Port is in good condition.
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