On November 26, a fire broke out on the Liberian-flagged container ship Chiquita Voyager at the of Wilmington in the United States. The blaze has now been successfully contained, but four crew members were injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.

Less than a after two container ship fires occurred at U.S. ports. On November 21, the container ship "ONE HENRY HUDSON", operated by ONE, fire at the Port of Los Angeles in the United States.

The incident happened at around 9:28 a.m. local time, with the fire originating in engine room of the vessel, which immediately triggered an emergency response. Approximately 70 personnel from multiple agencies, including units from the Wilmington Fire Department, the New Castle Emergency Management Agency, and mutual aid from several local fire departments, were involved in the response. Smoke was observed rising from the upper structure of the vessel, prompting firefighters to board use the dock's water supply to extinguish the flames. Subsequently, the U.S. Coast Guard provided assistance from the shore, and the ship's firefighting also assisted in controlling the blaze. Emergency responders worked for approximately three hours to bring the fire under control. Fire crews remained on the scene throughout the day to monitor any potential ignition.

According to AIS, the Chiquita Voyager had arrived at the Port of Wilmington from the Port of Cartagena and, as of the 7th, the vessel's status was listed as "At berth."

Four crew members who were injured in the fire have reportedly been taken to the hospital for, but the extent of their injuries is unclear. The authorities are investigating the cause of the fire following the incident.

The Chiquita Voyager is a container ship built 2005, measuring 222 meters in length and 30 meters in width.