1,000 Porsches are burning aboard this abandoned cargo ship

Photo: Portuguese Navy

A large abandoned cargo ship is burning in the Atlantic with almost 4,000 Volkswagen Group vehicles on board, according to a report. A cargo ship about the size of three football fields is carrying 1,100 vehicles. The Volkswagen Group has brands such as VW, VW, and AUDI.

The Felicity Ace issued distress signals Wednesday morning after it reported a fire in one of its cargo decks. According to the Portuguese Navy, all 22 crew members were successfully evacuated and did not need medical attention. The abandoned ship's owner is working on a plan to recover it.

Photo: Portuguese Navy

The Volkswagen Group is in an industry already plagued by supply issues due to the Pandemic and chip shortages.