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Safety urged after fatal fire aboard Universe Explorer
Cruise industry defends ship safety as fire aboard the Universe Explorer near Admiralty Island Alaska leaves five crew dead and 73 hospitalized. The 617 foot Panamanian flagged vessel, carrying 732 passengers and 274 crew, had recent quarterly inspections but lacked a sprinkler system officials say could have halted the blaze in the laundry room. Coast Guard notes emphasize rising Alaska cruise traffic heightens risk while industry points to overall safety and growing tourism.
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