Cargo ship full of mattresses and cars burns in Miami River

(MIAMI) — A cargo ship containing mattresses and cars caught fire in the Miami River, the television station WPLG reported. The 215-foot vessel was getting ready for a scheduled departure to Haiti when the blaze broke out. The Coast Guard restricted vessel traffic while the Miami Fire Department responded.
 
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By Professional Mariner Staff