On the evening of September 26, the 199 meter long, 63800 dwt bulk carrier Qing Hua Shan (IMO: 9741528) caught fire in the English Channel while berthed in Southampton, England. A fire was detected in cargo hold No. 3 that was loaded with scrap metal. The local fire brigade was alerted and dispatched over 40 firefighters to battle the blaze. The fire continued to grow and had spread into cargo hold No. 4 before fire fighters were able to get things under control. Using multiple fire engines and multiple carbon-dioxide canisters, the fire was brought under control. Reports stated that fire fighters remained on site the following day to monitor any flare ups. No reports of injuries to crew or to fire fighters. Damage to the Qing Hua Shan was not disclosed.
