Cruise ship explosion in Maine burns employee, prompts evacuations
An explosion and a fire broke out in the engine room of a cruise ship visiting Maine on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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An explosion and a fire broke out in the engine room of a cruise ship visiting Maine on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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