The Morning Midas, carrying 3,000 cars, faced an incident involving a presumed battery fire on June 3, prompting the crew's evacuation. The tug Gretchen Dunlap has arrived to assess the situation while the ship continues drifting and burning. Lithium batteries pose significant risks during such incidents, especially in seawater, which exacerbates electrical shorting and thermal reactions. Efforts are underway to ensure the vessel is safely monitored. Weather conditions complicate rescue operations, but no pollution aside from smoke has been reported, prioritizing safety for responders and surrounding vessels.
The safety of the public, responders, and vessel crews operating in the area remains our top priority.
Once a lithium fire starts, it's incredibly difficult to put out. A specially developed powder is usually used to starve the fire of oxygen.
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