By Tejal Somvanshi
In Costa Maya, Mexico, a minor fire caused disruptions on board the Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship globally.
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There was just a brief loss of electricity on board due to the speedy extinguishment of the fire.
The scent of smoke alerted the passengers and crew, who took quick action.
By stepping in, emergency personnel made sure the fire was restricted to a tiny area and kept isolated.
The ship experienced a brief power outage, but backup systems were quickly brought online.
Despite the fire, nobody was hurt, and things were handled quickly.
The voyage carried on according to schedule as the event had no impact on the ship's itinerary.
Some travellers had a little difficulty when they were unable to enter their accommodations.
Royal Caribbean assured guests of prompt incident management by highlighting safety as their primary concern.
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