A fire that erupted on board a container vessel berthed at the Port of Los Angeles has been largely contained, according to reports out of the US state.
The incident began at approximately 18:38 local time while the ship was alongside Berth 218.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the blaze originated below deck, spreading through multiple sub-levels in areas that are difficult for firefighters to access. An explosion mid-ship later disrupted power to equipment onboard.