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Fire on Balearia Ferry Causes Large Smoke Plume in Almería Port

The incident, which caused no personal injuries, originated in spotlights on a ship without passengers or crew on board.

Black smoke column rising from a ship in the Port of Almería.
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Black smoke column rising from a ship in the Port of Almería.

A Balearia ferry docked at the Port of Almería experienced a fire on the afternoon of Monday, April 6, generating a significant column of black smoke visible from much of the Almería capital.

The event occurred shortly before 5:00 PM, when spotlights located on the exterior of the vessel caught fire. The crew's swift action managed to extinguish the flames before the arrival of the Almería Fire Department.
Fortunately, the ship had no passengers or staff on board at the time of the incident, preventing any personal injuries. Material damages were minimal thanks to the prompt response.

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