On the night of February 10th, 2020, the world was shocked by news that a cruise ship had caught fire in the Mediterranean Sea. The Costa Firenze, owned by Italian cruise line Costa Crociere, was en route from Marseille, France to Genoa, Italy when passengers and crew were forced to evacuate due to an on-board blaze.
The fire began in one of the ship’s cabins and quickly spread throughout the vessel. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and feeling vibrations before they were asked to evacuate. As passengers ran for safety, crew members worked around the clock to contain the blaze. Firefighters from nearby ports assisted with extinguishing the flames while medical personnel tended to those injured in the chaos.
After hours of battling the fire, it was finally brought under control by early morning on February 11th. Thankfully, none of the 545 passengers or 413 crew members lost their lives as a result of this tragedy. However, many were injured while trying to escape and some are still hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
Following initial investigations into what caused Costa Firenze’s engine room fire, authorities have determined that it was an electrical fault that sparked the blaze. This is not uncommon for ships of this size; however, it does raise questions about their safety protocols and whether or not they are adequate enough for such emergencies.
Conclusion:
The Costa Firenze cruise ship caught fire on February 10th 2020 in Mediterranean Sea while en route from Marseille France to Genoa Italy. Fortunately no lives were lost as a result of this tragedy; however many were injured during evacuation efforts and some are still hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. Investigations revealed that an electrical fault sparked the blaze and has raised questions about their safety protocols.