What happens when a ship catches fire?

It may be surrounded by water, but no firefighters with high-powered hoses exist. While ships have plans in place for putting out fires when at sea, actually doing it is challenging. If the fire can't be put out, crew members may have no choice but to go overboard. A fire that gets out of control can sink a ship.



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