Massive Fire Breaks Out Aboard Scrap Metal Barge On Delaware Bay

A massive fire has broken out on a barge carrying scrap metal on the Delaware Bay. The U.S. Coast Guard said it responded Tuesday morning to reports of the fire and dispatched a helicopter and two boats in the water. Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Matthew West said the unmanned barge was being moved by a tugboat at the time of the fire. West said there were no injuries. While ship traffic was not impacted, he said the fire was still burning several hours later.