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Pusher tug destroyed by fire in Puente Remanso
On May 15, 2025, shortly before midnight, the 'Julie' caught fire near the Remanso Bridge over the Paraguay River. The violent fire, which started n the engine room and spread rapidly, caused multiple explosions due to the presence of flammable materials on board. It completely destroyed the pusher tug, owned by the Brazilian company LHG MINING, near the Remanso Bridge over the Paraguay River. The Paraguayan Volunteer Firefighters were mobilized and managed to evacuate the ten crew members unharmed. The ship had approximately 250,000 liters of fuel in its tanks, as well as oil drums and electronic equipment. The fire was only contained during the early morning hours after extensive fighting efforts. Firefighters continued their cooling operations to prevent a possible re-ignition, given the characteristics of the remaining cargo. The vessel was recently undergoing repairs on a floating dock in Villa Hayes. The Authorities started nvestigate the cause of the fire. Reports with photo and video: https://dataportuaria.ar/nota/21606/el-remolcador-julie-fue-consumido-por-el-fuego-en-remanso-rescate-exitoso-de-su-tripulacion/ https://www.npy.com.py/noticias/nacionales/incendio-en-remolcador-del-rio-paraguay-rescatan-a-toda-la-tripulacion
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