Newark cargo ship fire still burning after near 35 hours
fighting the intense blaze that tore through several decks of the vessel.
Thermal images taken by an Elizabeth Police Department drone Thursday showed the fire continuing to burn inside the ship as smoke rose from the top level of the theNewark firefighters Augusto “Augie” Acabou, 45, and Wayne “Bear” Brooks Jr., 49, died after they were trapped aboard the 692-foot long ship Wednesday night.
The U.S. Coast Guard, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Newark Fire Department and Gallagher Marine Systems, the operator of the cargo ship, were planning Friday to hold a news conference in Elizabeth Friday morning to provide updates on the firefighting efforts.
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