A cargo ship exploded in Baltimore Harbor in Maryland on Monday evening.
Video posted to social media showed a huge fireball erupt the moment the vessel exploded.
It is unclear what caused the explosion. No reports of injuries.
Video posted to X by @barcodemen from a boat nearby shows the aftermath of the explosion.
WATCH (language warning):
Just witnessed an explosion in the Baltimore Harbor south on the former Key Bridge pic.twitter.com/7flRHTm97A
— PeaceForJ (@barcodeman) August 18, 2025
Fox 5 DC reported:
According to Baltimore City, the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) responded to reports of an explosion aboard a commercial vessel in the Patapsco River near the former Key Bridge site on Monday evening.
Firefighters responded by both land and water, including the department’s fireboats. Upon arrival, the fireboat crew located the W-Sapphire, a 751 foot bulk carrier, showing signs of damage consistent with a fire and explosion.
The vessel remained afloat and was being assisted by tug boats, according to officials.
The ship’s crew confirmed that all 23 people on board were accounted for and uninjured.
Officials said that fireboats remain on scene as the Coast Guard and other agencies begin their investigation. The vessel will be moved to a designated anchorage area and held there until cleared by the Coast Guard.
Monday’s cargo ship explosion
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