"Carnival Freedom Cruise Ship Fire Extinguished After Possible Lightning Strike"

A fire broke out on the Carnival Freedom cruise ship, possibly due to a lightning strike, causing the port side portion of the exhaust funnel to fall onto deck 10. The fire was extinguished with no reported injuries to guests, but two firefighting crew members were treated for minor smoke inhalation. The ship's scheduled trips have been canceled for immediate repairs, with passengers receiving full refunds and future cruise credits.