Cruise Ship Fire in White Bay - White Bay
Published: 03 Feb 2023 09:48am
The fire started in an accommodation cabin on Level 5 of the ship.
FRNSW have assisted the ship's crew to contain the fire with complete extinguishment.
This stopped the fire spreading to adjoining cabins.
As a precaution Levels 5 and 6 of the ship have been evacuated with the remainder of the ship maintaining its normal operations.
Passengers have been allowed to disembark to carry on with their daily activities.
Two passengers were assessed by paramedics but were not transported to hospital.
FRNSW will continue to work with the ship's captain and crew to work out the source of the fire.
Updated: 03 Feb 2023 09:53am
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