A small cruise ship in Turkish waters, transporting 100 passengers, burned to its hull after a fire ravaged the ship today while cruising off Turkey’s Aegean coast. 

The Didim Mavisi, which cruises the Aegean islands,experienced a fire shortly after departing from the Aegean district of Ayvalık today.

The fire reportedly broke out in the cruise ship’s galley as the ship cruised near the coast of Sarımsaklı. According to the Anatolia News Agency, the fire quickly spread as the captain directed the vessel to a nearby cove.

All passengers and crew were safely evacuated as other boats came to the distressed vessel’s aid. Some passengers jumped from the deck and swam ashore.

 

 

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