Cargo Ship Sofia Ablaze After Explosion Off Swedish Coast

A fire broke out on the Swedish general cargo ship Sofia following an explosion on November 28th, prompting the crew to abandon the vessel.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:20 PM local time, about 50 kilometers east of Bornholm Island. The crew immediately issued a distress signal. A Swedish rescue helicopter was the first to arrive on the scene and successfully evacuated all five crew members by around 11:00 PM. 

The rescued individuals were transported to Kristianstad and are reported to be unharmed.

Additional support came from vessels including the Danish navy's Najaden and Absalon. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the explosion and the subsequent fire.