Fire on German 'Love Boat' in Norway forces evacuation of 607 people - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 05-23-2010, 11:07 PM

http://www.fox8.com/news/nationworld...0,308655.story

OSLO, Norway (AP) — A cruise ship made famous by a German "Love Boat" TV show caught fire Sunday, forcing 607 people aboard to evacuate in a western Norwegian port, rescue officials said.

The fire started in the machine room but was quickly contained and put out by firefighters, rescue services spokesman Per Fjeld said.

The MS Deutschland's 364 passengers were evacuated safely to a nearby hotel along with most of the more than 240 crew members, though a few stayed onboard to help the firefighters, Fjeld said.

The passengers will stay overnight in hotels in Eidfjorden port before being flown Monday to Hamburg, where the cruise originated, said spokesman Hans-Ulrich Kossel of Peter Deilmann Cruises, which operates the Deutschland.

The ship will stay in the Norwegian port until the cause of the fire is determined.

It was not immediately clear how badly it was damaged. Hotel worker Borghild Vik said that at one point she saw large clouds of smoke rising from the ship.

The Deutschland was featured in the long-running German TV show "Das Traumschiff" — which is similar to the "The Love Boat" in the United States.

Marvo301 · 05-23-2010, 11:22 PM

I'm sure those folks were planning to have a hot time on the Love Boat but i don't think this is what they had in mind.At least no one seems to have been hurt in the fire. that's something to be thankful for!

catlover79 · 05-24-2010, 02:26 AM

Just one more reason I'm not anxious to go on a cruise any time soon!!!!

05-23-2010, 11:07 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Fire on German 'Love Boat' in Norway forces evacuation of 607 people http://www.fox8.com/news/nationworld...0,308655.story OSLO, Norway (AP) — A cruise ship made famous by a German "Love Boat" TV show caught fire Sunday, forcing 607 people aboard to evacuate in a western Norwegian port, rescue officials said. The fire started in the machine room but was quickly contained and put out by firefighters, rescue services spokesman Per Fjeld said. The MS Deutschland's 364 passengers were evacuated safely to a nearby hotel along with most of the more than 240 crew members, though a few stayed onboard to help the firefighters, Fjeld said. The passengers will stay overnight in hotels in Eidfjorden port before being flown Monday to Hamburg, where the cruise originated, said spokesman Hans-Ulrich Kossel of Peter Deilmann Cruises, which operates the Deutschland. The ship will stay in the Norwegian port until the cause of the fire is determined. It was not immediately clear how badly it was damaged. Hotel worker Borghild Vik said that at one point she saw large clouds of smoke rising from the ship. The Deutschland was featured in the long-running German TV show "Das Traumschiff" — which is similar to the "The Love Boat" in the United States.
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05-23-2010, 11:22 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I'm sure those folks were planning to have a hot time on the Love Boat but i don't think this is what they had in mind.At least no one seems to have been hurt in the fire. that's something to be thankful for!
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05-24-2010, 02:26 AM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Just one more reason I'm not anxious to go on a cruise any time soon!!!!