Fierce blaze engulfs cargo ship at major U.S. port, killing two firefighters despite multi-day battle

The cargo ship Grande Costa D'Avorio caught fire at Port Newark in New Jersey, resulting in the deaths of two Newark firefighters.
The cause of the fire is unknown and investigations are underway, but the ship was loaded with hundreds of vehicles bound for West Africa.
The fire started on the 10th floor of the ship and spread rapidly to the 11th and 12th floors, burning for over three days.
The intense heat and difficulty accessing the steel cargo ship have hampered firefighting efforts, though the U.S. Coast Guard has now taken control of the response.
The fatal incident has raised concerns about the training and capability of local fire departments to respond to emergencies on container ships.