SAN PEDRO, Calif.—Salvage operations were underway on Nov. 28 as well as an investigation into the cause of a fire on a cargo ship at the Port of Los Angeles that burned for more than three days.
The ONE Henry Hudson was returned to the Yusen Terminal at the port Nov. 27 after the ship was damaged in the fire, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.
Authorities said this marks a critical step toward the next phase of response operations now that the fire has been fully contained.
“The vessel’s safe transit and return to port is a testament to the continued partnership within this Unified Command and the supporting agencies that have worked around the clock since this incident began,” said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Stacey Crecy, the Incident Commander. “Our top priority remains ensuring the safety of the public and all those involved in the operation. We will see it through completion.”…