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American Empress fire quickly put out, no injuriesAmerican Empress fire quickly put out, no injuries

A fire Thursday night in the engine room of Pacific Northwest riverboat American Empress was quickly contained and put out by the crew, with no injuries.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

November 10, 2017

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

The fire in one of the boat's generators occurred while American Empress was in The Dalles, Oregon.

Passengers remained on board and went on excursions today.

The American Queen Steamboat Co. said it is working closely with the Coast Guard to survey the situation.

John Waggoner, AQSC chairman, commended the crew for their actions and said 'procedures were followed in an incredibly smooth, timely fashion, putting our guests at ease.'

American Empress remains in The Dalles for now. AQSC said the boat will operate its next cruise as scheduled, embarking Nov. 13.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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