Two ship crew members tragically lost their lives
after a fire erupted on board the M/V Stride vessel at Port Houston.
According to Port Houston, the incident occurred
during the early morning hours at the Barbours Cut Container Terminal.
The port revealed that
the fire is now extinguished and does not pose any further threat to the local
community. The Port Houston
Fire Department noted that it will continue to monitor the vessel for the next
24 hours.
Medical examiners along with The Harris County Fire
Marshall are conducting a thorough investigation to what caused the fire.One
more crew member was reportedly injured and transported to the hospital via a
medical transport helicopter.
As of 9 January 2024, no further injuries have been
reported.