By Dean Murray

A significant maritime emergency is unfolding as a cargo ship carrying over 3,000 vehicles is ablaze off Alaska.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) said Friday (June 6) they are continuing to respond to a fire aboard the Morning Midas vessel, located approximately 340 miles southwest of the city of Adak.

The 600-foot vessel, carrying vehicles including dozens of electric and hybrid models, caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a swift rescue operation.

All 22 crew members evacuated safely into a life raft and were rescued by the nearby merchant vessel Cosco Hellas. No injuries have been reported among the crew, who remain aboard the Cosco Hellas as it continues its voyage.

In an update Friday, the USCG said their HC-130J Super Hercules aircrew conducted an overflight

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