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Fire breaks out on Russian nuclear ship Sevmorput but is quickly extinguished, authorities say
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The Russian Ministry of Emergencies reported that a fire erupted on a nuclear-powered container ship and icebreaker in the northern port of Murmansk but was swiftly extinguished.
According to statements on Telegram, the fire took place late on Sunday in one of the cabins of the Sevmorput vessel, spreading to an area of approximately 30 square meters (300 square feet). The fire was extinguished within an hour of the initial report, and no injuries were reported. The statement did not disclose the cause of the fire or its proximity to the ship's reactor.
The Sevmorput, measuring 260 meters (830 feet), is the sole nuclear cargo ship currently operating.
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