Mozambican ship MV Chambo on fire in Lake Niassa

A fire broke out on Sunday morning in Tanzanian territorial waters; there are unconfirmed reports of fatalities and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

The Mozambican ship MV Chambo, which provides transport services to communities living on the shores of Lake Niassa, was hit by a fire on the morning of Sunday, October 11, in Tanzanian territorial waters.

According to information from TV Sucesso, the vessel was heading towards Mozambique when flames broke out, forcing some passengers to abandon ship and seek refuge in nearby fishing boats.

There are still unconfirmed reports that the incident may have caused fatalities. However, no official figures have yet been released regarding the number of dead or injured, nor the number of passengers on board at the time of the accident.

The circumstances surrounding the start of the fire also remain unknown, and there is no conclusive information yet about its causes. Mozambican and Tanzanian authorities have not yet officially commented on the incident. More information to follow…