BREAKING NEWS: Dredger on fire in Manila Bay

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is responding to a fire aboard a dredger in Manila Bay. 

Reports of a fire on a vessel were received yesterday afternoon, December 19, with the Coast Guard Station Manila rendering assistance.

Two of its patrol boats, BRP Sindangan and BRP Suluan, were dispatched to the HYNZ 31, a dredger anchored in the Bay. Indications are that the vessel had been idle in the Bay since November 26.

One of the Coast Guard vessels moved into position and was spraying water on the dredger.

After the fire was reported extinguished, the Coast Guard said there were no reports of injuries. The Manila station will lead further investigation.