Flames, smoke shoots from a burning barge in Delaware Bay – NBC10 Philadelphia

On Monday morning, crews battled a barge fire in Delaware Bay, officials said.

The U.S. Coast Guard received a call around 1 a.m. and reported the blaze about 9 miles south of Port Mahon, a press release said. About six fire boats from local fire departments were actively putting out the fire on a barge that reportedly was transporting household appliances to scrap, officials said.

Photos together with the Memorial Fire Station 89 from Slaughter Beach you can see the strong flames and thick smoke coming from the burning barge at night.

The Coast Guard launched the boat crew for surveillance and relief.

“Our top priority is to ensure the safety of firefighters and scene response officers,” said Delaware Bay Sector Captain Jonathan Till. “We will also work to mitigate any environmental threats and protect the flow of trade in this vital port.”

There are no victims, no evidence of water pollution, and the cause of the fire is unknown as of Monday morning, the Coast Guard said. Boatmen were asked to avoid the area.

Memorial Fire Station 89 – Slaughter Beach