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   Greek cargo ship catches fire off Mykonos, all 29 crew evacuated

   A Greek cargo ship, Blue Carrier 2, caught fire on September 25 north of the Greek island of Mykonos. All 29 people on board were safely evacuated using lifeboats. The Hellenic Coastguard responded to the incident, and multiple vessels aided in the evacuation. The fire was still burning as of September 27, with firefighting operations ongoing.

   Why it matters

   The incident highlights the risks of maritime transport and the importance of emergency response. Cargo ships carrying vehicles and other goods can be particularly hazardous if fires break out. The safe evacuation of all crew members is a significant relief.

   What is confirmed

   • All 29 people aboard the ship were safely evacuated using lifeboats.
   • The fire broke out on September 25 on the Greek-flagged Blue Carrier 2.
   • The incident occurred north of the Greek island of Mykonos.
   • Multiple vessels responded to aid in the evacuation.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The cargo ship was carrying hundreds of vehicles.

   What to watch next

   • The cause of the fire
   • The extent of damage to the ship
   • The impact on maritime traffic and local environment
   Sources used for this update (9)

   1. BBC — Watch: Smoke rises from burning Greek cargo ship near Mykonos
   2. eKathimerini.com — Firefighting operation continues at vehicle ferry off Mykonos
   3. The Maritime Executive — Video: Greek Cargo RoRo Abandoned After Fire Breaks Out Off Mykonos
   4. rivieramm.com — Multiple vessels respond to aid the evacuation of a Blue Star Ferries vessel that caught fire north of the Greek island of Mykonos
   5. bairdmaritime.com — Fire breaks out on Ro-Pax ferry off Greece, all 29 on board evacuated safely
   6. Around Prague — Car ferry carrying hundreds of vehicles catches fire off Mykonos
   7. www.yahoo.com — Greek cargo ferry Blue Carrier 2 catches fire at sea north of Mykonos, Greece
   8. www.bbc.com — Smoke rises from burning Greek cargo ship near Mykonos
   9. www.bbc.co.uk — Disaster declared as heavy rains spark Bangkok flooding - BBC News
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