Crews battle container ship fire in San Pedro – NBC Los Angeles

A fire broke out on a container ship in San Pedro Friday evening, prompting a large firefighter response at the port.

The fire was reported around 6:38 p.m. on the container ship “1 Henry Hudson,” according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The ship’s crew reported an electrical fire coming from below deck that spread to the shipping containers on board.

More than 100 LAFD personnel were responding to the fire, according to officials. Port police and Customs were assisting to deboard the 23-person crew onboard the 1100′ docked ship.

All crew members on board were accounted for, according to the LAFD.

No injuries were reported.

At approximately 7:58 p.m., an explosion was noted mid-deck that affected power, including lights and crane operations on the ship.

“LAFD HazMat companies are monitoring air quality as suppression efforts continue on the ship’s sub-levels,” wrote the LAFD.

All LAFD members at the fire are fully encapsulated and using their self-contained breathing apparatus.

This is a developing story, check back for details.