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All passengers rescued after fire on vehicle ferry off Greece's Mykonos island

At least five coast guard vessels and two firefighting speedboats helped evacuate the 29 people on board, and no injuries were reported.

  • On Friday, a fire broke out on the deck of a vehicle ferry off the popular Greek tourist island of Mykonos, according to authorities in Athens.
  • At least five Greek coast guard vessels and two firefighting speedboats assisted the operation to rescue the 29 people on board, which included 28 crew and one passenger.
  • An official from Blue Star Ferries confirmed that no one was hurt during the incident, adding that the crew was actively working to extinguish the blaze.
  • While the Greek coast guard initially reported the 29 people had not been evacuated, officials later confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely removed from the ferry.
  • Unverified images circulating on local media showed a column of smoke rising from the boat at sea, visually documenting the emergency as firefighting operations continued.
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In front of the well-known Greek island of Mykonos, a fire broke out on a cargo ship on Friday. 29 people were on board, who were brought to safety by the rapid intervention of the forces.

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A Greek cargo ferry caught fire north of Mykonos on Friday morning. The Blue Carrier vessel, with a crew of 28 and one passenger, was carrying 200 cars and trucks.

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Pictures that are currently on X show the fire of a ferry in front of the Greek island of Mykonos.

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Following a fire on the cargo ship "Blue Carrier 2" off the coast of Mykonos, Greece, it has been reported that there may be disruptions in the supply of essential goods to the islands of Rhodes and Kos. All 29 people on board the ship, which was carrying a wide range of goods from meat and groceries to medicine and fuel, were evacuated.

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CNN Greece broke the news in Greece on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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