Politics● ElevatedOct 1 · Oct 1, 2026, 7:46 PM
GAO calls on Coast Guard, Congress to step up marine firefighting
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GAO found 886 marine fires over a decade and recommends changes to improve Coast Guard response and require more vessel response plans.
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