LIVE | Update on deadly cargo ship fire at Port Newark from Unified Command

Members of Port Newark's Unified Command, including officials from the Coast Guard, Port Authority and Newark Fire Department, will provide an update on the investigation into the cargo ship fire that claimed the lives of two Newark firefighters.

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[ekim]

My only question is Why were untrained fire fighters allowed to fight the fire on ship when there was no people in danger?

[kellymucetti]

So basically this shows us folks how dangerous this are batteries for humans or for anyting really

[angelaortiz]

I would like to know how did the fire start?

[udo]

They should be investigate what was inside the cars especially the trunks. There are stuff packed inside with LiIon Batterys in it.

[russcudney]

And the electronics are being to thrown overboard to the guys with the speedboats opposite side, right?

[kellymucetti]

Sounds like they don't know how to deal with this destructive weapon is there carrying around

[williewonka]

The elephant in the room is EV batteries, which no one cares to question or answer.

[kellymucetti]

Ok ...why so little time for questions?... Instead blah blah? Hummm?

[georgegiannojas]

suspicious fire, corrupt port Authority, mob infested port