Fire aboard cruise ship Amadea prompts evacuation of 320 passengers in Rønne

A fire aboard the cruise ship Amadea prompted the evacuation of 320 passengers at Rønne port, Denmark, on Monday, September 14. No injuries were reported.

Bornholm Police received the alarm at 07:21 after a fire started in a linen-storage compartment while the ship was alongside the port’s cruise quay. The fire was extinguished by 07:31.

Police and fire/rescue agencies responded to the vessel, which was berthed at the outer section of the cruise quay. All evacuated passengers were reported to be in good condition.

Emil Gørløv, incident commander with Bornholm Fire Service, said the danger had passed after the fire was brought under control. He credited the crew with evacuating passengers promptly and helping emergency personnel move through the ship.

“They did a fantastic job evacuating the ship, and they gave us good guidance so we could quickly find our way around on board,” Gørløv said after the response.

Rønne Port employees positioned along the access road directed emergency vehicles towards the ship. Bornholm Police were investigating how the fire began in the linen compartment.