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Fire breaks out on P&O Cruises, hundreds evacuated

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Passengers were gathered while the fire was extinguished. Source: Nine
Camera IconPassengers were gathered while the fire was extinguished. Source: Nine Credit: Channel 9

Hundreds of people on board a cruise ship have been forced to evacuate from their rooms after a fire broke out on board.

The blaze was detected on a balcony of P&O Cruise’s Pacific Adventure at 3.30am on Sunday off the NSW coast.

The fire was quickly extinguished, a spokesperson said, however the extent of the damage has yet to be determined.

Pictures from inside the cruise ship.
Camera IconA fire breaks out on the P&O Ship. Source: Nine Credit: Channel 9

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Pictures from inside the cruise ship.
Camera IconPassengers were gathered while the fire was extinguished. Source: Nine Credit: Channel 9

“This fire activated our emergency response procedures including a full muster of guests and crew and we thank everyone on board for their co-operation,” the spokesperson said.

“There are no reports of injury.”

The spokesperson said the damage appeared to be contained to one cabin.

The ship is currently off the New South Wales coast and is scheduled to return to Sydney on Tuesday.

Originally published as Fire breaks out on P&O Cruises, hundreds evacuated

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