Fire on the Allure

Just got this text from my cousin who is on the Allure of the Seas (4/20/12 9:50PM)

My cousin is on the Allure right now. Just got this text:

Fire on board - All is fine but it was panic on the ship - emergency sirens - lockdown on the floors - PA announcements every few mins.

Black smoke billowing out of the top stacks - we had to change direction for a bit to make the smoke not come into the ship (although we could smell it!)

More info as I get it...

I received the following @ 20:34 EST from my parents on board this sailing:

Please keep your e-ears open for any info. We have a fire in the number 2 engine room (This is not a drill). We have turned around to facilitate smoke removal and the fire is reportedly under control. We can smell the strong odor of an electical fire all the way up here on deck 14.

 

Will check email later tonight.

 

More later...

 

...love dad and mom

Wow. Keep the updates coming if possible!

Ugh. Not good... I'll be on the Allure in 9 days...

Oh wow. I hope it doesn't damage the ship too much and it's nothing major

Ugh. Not good... I'll be on the Allure in 9 days...

.....hopefully............:o

.....hopefully............:o

Yea, real hopefully. This is supposed to be our honeymoon, which we delayed when we got married last September. Let's just say I am going to lose it if I don't get this vacation!

Thanks for the updates. Thoughts and prayers to all on board.

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Praying for everyone on board. That should be the main concern right now.

Yea, real hopefully. This is supposed to be our honeymoon, which we delayed when we got married last September. Let's just say I am going to lose it if I don't get this vacation!

Congrats on getting married.......I really hope it all works out,:)

Uh-oh.... looks like someone finally managed to smuggle an iron on board :cool:

In all seriousness, we first pray that everyone is ok and uninjured and next that the grand Ms. Allure comes through this with extremely minor damage and that those who are currently cruising get to complete their cruise with little more interruption :(

As happy as I am that no one is hurt, this really sucks! How long could this take to repair? :mad:

Uh-oh.... looks like someone finally managed to smuggle an iron on board :cool:

 

In all seriousness, we first pray that everyone is ok and uninjured and next that the grand Ms. Allure comes through this with extremely minor damage and that those who are currently cruising get to complete their cruise with little more interruption :(

Amen :)

I hope the engine crew is O.K. Fire is very dangerous on a ship.

As happy as I am that no one is hurt, this really sucks! How long could this take to repair? :mad:

No idea especially on a ship that big. But with the advancements in technology nowadays I doubt she will be down for an extended period of time

Congrats on getting married.......I really hope it all works out,:)

Thanks!

Glad everyone seems to be ok on board. I'm hoping for the best outcome, and everyone getting back to port safely with no other problems.

:( Oh, my! At least all pax & crew seem to be OK.

Please keep all of us updated!

Wow

That much smoke out of the engine room, would lead me to think she may be down for the count for a while or working at reduced power. Either way, not good.

I really hope everyone is ok and she did not sustain much damage. It has been one rough year for cruise ships. :(

Hope all is okay with everyone on board!!

I hope everyone is OK!!

Can't see too much going on in the promenade webcam. Few people gathered around but doesn't look anything bad

We are scheduled to fly from Atlantic City at 12:40 PM tomorrow (sat) to Ft. Lauderdale for this Sunday departure. Hope we hear something whether to go or not. Captain Johnny Faevelen is scheduled to be there. He is very experienced and a real professional. The passengers and crew are in good hands.

Can't see too much going on in the promenade webcam. Few people gathered around but doesn't look anything bad

check out the date on the web cam though... it is yesterday.