Ship Fire Out, but Search Continues for Lost Containers From Vessel Off B.C.’s Coast

Ships work to control a fire onboard the MV Zim Kingston about eight kilometres from the shore in Victoria, B.C., on Oct. 24, 2021. The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

VICTORIA—A fire that burned for nearly a week on the container ship anchored off Victoria’s waterfront has been put out.

A statement from Danaos Shipping Co., the manager of the MV Zim Kingston, says the specialized marine service company it hired will begin the cleanup operation on the ship.