"Carnival Freedom Cruise Ship Fire Prompts Cancellations and Repairs"

A fire broke out on the Carnival Freedom cruise ship, possibly due to a lightning strike, causing the ship to divert to an area of heavy rain to extinguish the blaze. The fire was eventually put out, with no reported injuries to guests but two crew members treated for smoke inhalation. The ship's exhaust funnel sustained damage, leading to the cancellation of upcoming trips for repairs, with passengers offered full refunds and future cruise credits.