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Fire breaks out aboard Blue Carrier 2 off Mykonos; all 29 evacuated safely

24 September 2026
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A fire broke out on the vehicle ferry Blue Carrier 2 north of Mykonos, Greece. All 28 crew members and one passenger were evacuated safely, with no injuries reported.

A fire broke out aboard the vehicle ferry Blue Carrier 2 on September 25 while the vessel was at sea north of the Greek island of Mykonos. The ship had 28 crew members and one truck driver on board, and the Greek coast guard said all 29 people were evacuated safely. At least five coast guard vessels and two firefighting boats supported the response.

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