Fire on car carrier BLUE CARRIER 2 mid-sea; crew battles blaze, towing operation underway

A fire broke out aboard the vehicle carrier BLUE CARRIER 2 while at sea, with 28 crew and one passenger aboard. Crew efforts to contain the flames are ongoing, and a towing operation is being prepared to prevent the vessel from listing. The incident poses risks to crew safety and potential maritime disruption, though the cause and extent of damage remain unclear.