A fire broke out on a barge carrying scrap metal in Delaware Bay, prompting a response from the U.S. Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard received reports of the fire after 8 a.m. and dispatched resources to the scene, according to Petty Officer First Class Matthew West. The response included a helicopter and two boats.

The barge was carrying scrap metal at the time of the incident. The fire burned for several hours before being brought under control.

No immediate information was available regarding injuries or the cause of the blaze. The Coast Guard coordinated the emergency response to contain the situation.