Skalva

• FireSerious
  Jan 4, 2006GASPE, QUÉBEC, QUEBEC (QC)

  On 04 January 2006, after the Skalva discharged a partial consignment of cargo at Gaspé, Quebec, work began on welding anchor rings for securing the remaining cargo of bundled construction lumber. During the welding process, smoke was seen rising from between the wood bundles. A dry chemical extinguisher and water were applied, but to no avail. The hatches were then closed and carbon dioxide (CO2) was released into the hold. The temperature in the hold initially increased, but then a decreasing trend was recorded. Eight days later, with the hold at ambient temperature, the hatches were opened and the fire was found extinguished. Approximately 50 bundles of lumber were damaged by the fire, of which 15 were completely destroyed. There were no injuries.

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