Fire on ship carrying EVs forces evacuation after blaze reignites

A cargo ship carrying hundreds of electric vehicles from China to Mexico burned uncontrollably last week, forcing 22 crew members to evacuate. The vessel, the Morning Midas, carried about 3,000 vehicles, including roughly 800 EVs, when it caught fire in the Pacific Ocean near Anchorage. Experts warn that such fires are nearly impossible to extinguish due to the high heat and potential chain reactions from battery fires. The ship is still ablaze but has been salvageable with the help of a tugboat. All crew members are safe, and the incident underscores the ongoing challenges for electric vehicle safety and public relations in the industry.