COLOMBO - A massive fire that crippled an oil tanker off Sri Lanka has reignited in strong winds, the island nation's navy said on Monday , just a day after the blaze was extinguished.
The ensuing fire was put out on Sunday through the combined efforts of Sri Lanka's navy and air force, the Indian navy and coastguard, as well as private operators. "Due to high winds... the fire which has already been doused, has re-ignited from the effects of extreme temperature and sparks onboard," the navy said in a statement.
The tanker was earlier pulled away from the country's coast, but the high winds moved it some 18km closer to the shore, officials said.The navy said the cargo has not been affected by the recurrence of the fire.
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