Ameland rescue: Ship with 3,000 cars in deadly fire off Dutch coast
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Environmental groups warn the fire could harm an area of the North Sea that is a World Heritage site.

A fire on a cargo ship carrying almost 3,000 cars off the coast of the Dutch island of Ameland has left one sailor dead and 22 others hurt.

A major salvage operation is in full swing in the North Sea. The fire on the vessel could reportedly burn for several days.

Crew members were treated...

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