
Ro-Ro Vessel Fire in English Channel, 28 Crewmembers Rescued
A fire broke out on the Grande Brasile, a roll-on/roll-off vessel in the English Channel, prompting an international rescue operation. The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency coordinated efforts with Dutch, French, and Belgian authorities, successfully evacuating the 28-member crew. An investigation into the fire’s cause is underway.