A dramatic explosion shook Baltimore Harbor on the evening of 18 August 2025 when the bulk carrier MV W Sapphire caught fire shortly after departure. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Authorities confirmed that all 23 crew members and two pilots on board were accounted for, with no injuries reported. Investigators said the vessel was showing signs of damage consistent with a fire and explosion, though the exact cause remains under review.
