Cigarette Smokers Trigger Sprinkler Chaos on Greek Ferry Bound for Aegean Islands

A group of passengers ignoring the smoking ban aboard a Greek ferry has triggered the vessel's automated fire suppression system, drenching travelers and the ship's interior lounge as the Nissos Samos sailed toward Chios and Lesvos. The incident occurred when passengers lit cigarettes in a restricted area, activating high-sensitivity smoke sensors that discharged the overhead sprinkler system. Water flooded the cabin, causing panic among travelers and minor damage to the vessel's interior. ...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA