A fire aboard a cargo ship at a Chinese port has killed at least 20 people, with rescuers racing to bring the blaze under control and the vessel secured for assessment.
Authorities said the incident occurred at a port city in China, and that emergency crews were dispatched to the scene in response to the blaze on board the vessel.
The death toll stands at no fewer than 20, with officials warning the figure could rise as operations to contain the fire and account for those on board continue.
Firefighters and port authorities remained at the site as investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officials have not immediately released further information on the vessel, its origin, or the precise location within the port, and additional updates are expected as they become available.
