Update: Engine-room fire fought on vessel at Port of Wilmington

A generator fire on a vessel at the Port of Wilmington sent smoke billowing into the air late Monday morning.

Arriving firefighters were met by the captain of the Dole Colombia, which was carrying bananas. A second alarm was sounded to bring in additional personnel.

The ship’s on-board extinguishing system activated, and the engine room was sealed. All crew members were accounted for and safe…

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