Overview

• A fire on the Carnival Freedom cruise ship's exhaust funnel prompts the cancellation of two cruises during the busy spring break season.
• The incident marks the second fire on the ship in less than two years, with Carnival investigating the cause, including a possible lightning strike.
• No injuries were reported, but two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation.
• Passengers affected by the cancellations will receive full refunds and a 100 percent future cruise credit.
• The ship's exhaust funnel, damaged in the fire, is designed to direct exhaust gases away from the ship.