Ferry to Italy evacuated after fire

A fire broke out on the car deck of a ferry carrying 466 people from Greece to Italy, forcing authorities to order an evacuation.

Ferry to Italy evacuated after fire
Sun, 28 Dec, 2014 - 10:19

A fire broke out on the car deck of a ferry carrying 466 people from Greece to Italy, forcing authorities to order an evacuation.

Nearby ships have been instructed to take passengers and crew members from the ferry Norman Atlantic, west of the island of Corfu, said Greek merchant marine minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza Israel tells Gaza City residents to move to safe zone as it expands operations
Italy Obit Armani Mourners pay last respects to Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani
Donald Trump Trump, apparently misled by video of 2020 protests, threatens to send troops to Portland
CourtsHeathrowPlace: ItalyPlace: GreecePlace: Norman AtlanticPlace: CorfuPlace: PatrasPlace: Ancona, ItalyPerson: Marine MinisterPerson: Miltiadis VarvitsiotisPerson: VarvitiotisPerson: Varvitsiotis
<p>Palestinians line up to receive donated food at a community kitchen in Deir al-Balah, southern Gaza Strip, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)</p>

More than 7,000 under-fives in Gaza put in malnutrition recovery in two-week period

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited