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An Indonesian cargo ship burst into flames on Monday in a devastating fire. The authorities now suspect it was the result of a chemical leak from its cargo that also resulted in severe chemical poisoning for two crewmembers and the captain.
A deck cargo ship, Legenda Nusantara699, was built in 2019 and used to ferry cargo between islands in Indonesia. It was 699 dwt and 78 meters (256 feet).
The reports did not identify the chemical cargo loaded in Jakarta along with other heavy equipment. The ship had gotten underway bound for Morowall in the Southeast Sulawesi region.
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