Passengers on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas had to go to their evacuation stations yesterday (Wednesday) after a fire broke out on board.
One member of the crew suffered first-degree burns but the cruise line said all passengers were accounted for and there were no other injuries.
The fire broke out in a ‘mechanical space’ as the ship was approaching Jamaica.
A spokeswoman said the ship’s fire suppression system was immediately activated, which contained and extinguished the fire.
"In an abundance of caution, the captain mustered all guests at their assembly stations. The ship is currently alongside in Falmouth and all systems are functioning."
Freedom of the Seas is on a seven-night cruise that started in Port Canaveral, Florida, on Sunday.
The ship is expected to continue with its scheduled ports of call.
