A fire broke out on the Greek-flagged cargo ship Blue Carrier 2 north of Mykonos on Friday morning, September 25, forcing all 29 people on board to leave the vessel.
The ship was carrying 166 trucks and 29 cars when the fire started at around 8.57 am local time, according to its operator, Attica Group.
All 28 crew members and one truck driver travelling as a passenger were safely evacuated. No deaths or injuries have been reported.
Greek authorities sent Coast Guard vessels, firefighting boats and tugboats to the area. The fire is still under investigation, and efforts are underway to manage the vessel and prevent possible pollution.
The fire broke out while Blue Carrier 2 was sailing north of Mykonos and east of Andros on its scheduled route.
According to reports, the fire started in a truck parked inside the ship’s No. 4 garage before spreading through the vehicle deck. Explosions were
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