Fire Aboard Amadea at Rønne Port Prompts Evacuation

The passenger cruise ship Amadea caught fire while berthed at Rønne, Denmark, on September 14, prompting the evacuation of all 320 passengers. The fire started in the vessel’s linen storage compartment and was quickly extinguished by the crew. Local firefighters responded and declared the area safe within an hour. No injuries were reported. The authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.