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Lack of training contributed to $1.8 million Ohio River towboat fire

Capt. Kirby Dupuis caught fire after pressurized lube oil sprayed from the port main engine, landed on a hot surface and ignited.
Capt. Kirby Dupuis caught fire after pressurized lube oil sprayed from the port main engine, landed
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