A large fire broke out on the vessel Sloug, currently undergoing dismantling, at the Aliaga shipbreaking yard in Turkey. Authorities confirmed that there were no reported injuries as a result of the incident. Emergency teams responded promptly to contain the blaze. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
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Major Fire Erupts on Ship Sloug at Aliaga Shipbreaking Yard, No Injuries Reported
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