"Carnival Cruise Ship Experiences Second Fire Incident in 2 Years Due to Lightning Strike"

The Carnival Freedom cruise ship experienced a fire in its exhaust funnel while traveling to the Bahamas, marking the second such incident in less than two years. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and the ship will be out of commission for repairs for at least a week. No passengers were injured, but two fire crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation. Both scheduled cruises for the week have been cancelled, and guests will receive full refunds and future cruise credits.