Fire Erupts in Plovdiv Hotel Nightclub Near Gas Station, No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out on Wednesday in a nightclub located inside a large hotel complex in Plovdiv, just meters away from a nearby gas station
Fire broke out on a Ferry with 288 People on board, sailing from Greece to Italy
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
Pixabay
A fire broke out this morning on a ferry carrying 288 people on board, sailing from Greece to Italy, the Greek Coast Guard said, world news agencies and Greek media reported.
The ship “Euroferi Olympia” sailed from the Greek port of Igoumenitsa to the Italian city of Brindisi. The fire broke out off the island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea.
One Bulgarian is Missing, another is Trapped on the Ferry that caught Fire near Greece (VIDEO)
An operation to remove the passengers has started, and so far 242 people have been rescued by vessels of the Greek and Italian coast guards, who will be taken to Corfu, ANA-MPA reported. One passenger has respiratory problems, no other injuries have been reported.
Firefighters, the Hydra frigate, three helicopters and passing ships were sent to the scene to help, Sky TV reported.
All those on board are well and in the lifeboats of the ship, Greek Deputy Minister of Shipping Kostas Katsafados told Sky. A total of 237 passengers and 51 crew members were on the ferry.
/BTA
Follow Novinite.com on Twitter and Facebook
Related Articles:
Greek Media: Eurozone Entry Expected to Boost Bulgaria’s Wealth
Greek media have taken notice of Bulgaria's progress toward joining the eurozone, highlighting the economic advantages expected from the transition
Politics | June 9, 2025, Monday // 15:12
Greek Tycoon Slams Bulgaria Gas Link: Pipeline Serves Sofia, Not Athens
Greek media and energy sector figures have raised sharp criticism over the way the Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector (IGB) is being operated, claiming it harms Greece’s national interests
Greek PM Linked to 'Blue Skies' Agency Accused of Disinformation and Illegal Party Funding
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been linked to the communications agency “Blue Skies,” which has been accused of spreading disinformation and smearing political opponents
Israel Requests Bulgaria’s Assistance as Wildfires Threaten Areas Near Jerusalem
Israel has turned to Bulgaria for assistance in battling the rapidly advancing wildfires in areas near Jerusalem
Bulgarian Hospital Horror: Woman Seriously Burned in Targeted Attack Involving Pepper Spray and Electroshock
A woman sustained serious injuries after being attacked with pepper spray and an electroshock device, and subsequently set on fire inside a hospital in the Bulgarian town of Botevgrad
Bulgarian Woman’s Home Destroyed in Iranian Airstrike on Bat Yam, Israel
A Bulgarian woman living in Bat Yam, Israel, lost her home after it was destroyed in an Iranian airstrike. Fortunately, she escaped unharmed but now seeks evacuation
Evacuation Underway: Bulgarian Citizens to Leave Israel as Embassy Halts Services
A total of 50 Bulgarian citizens have so far requested evacuation from Israel following the recent spike in tensions in the Middle East
Bulgarian Mother Forced to Flee Ballymena, Northern Ireland Amid Escalating Anti-Immigrant Riots
A Bulgarian mother of two is leaving Northern Ireland after her home in Ballymena was attacked amid ongoing riots in the town
15-Year-Old Boy Missing in Sofia, Police and Family Appeal for Public’s Help
The Sofia police have launched a search for 15-year-old Nikolay Petkov
Damage to Historic Monasteries on Mount Athos After Earthquake; Bulgarian Monastery Remains Unharmed
A recent earthquake in northern Greece caused damage to three centuries-old monasteries on Mount Athos
Fire Erupts in Plovdiv Hotel Nightclub Near Gas Station, No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out on Wednesday in a nightclub located inside a large hotel complex in Plovdiv, just meters away from a nearby gas station
