The first images of the “Norman Atlantic” garage were released in a video posted on the Italian website brindisioggi.it. These first shocking images show the damage caused to the ferry from the fire that broke out in the garage on the morning of December 28 and quickly spread throughout the whole ship, causing the death of nine people of which three were Greeks.
Burnt cars and trucks can be seen in the video, while there is still smoke emerging from the ferry. Italian authorities are still investigating the cause of the tragic “Norman Atlantic” incident.
According to the video, the first and second garage levels are in better condition even though they have also suffered extensive damages. Italian firefighters have been trying for many days to clear the ferry of fumes. At the moment, oxygen levels are at a satisfactory level and carbon monoxide has been reduced by half. The situation, however, is still being monitored closely, since the conditions could change due to the wind.
Once the inspections are over, authorities will investigate the exact causes that led to the naval tragedy that occurred on December 28. For now, the only information that has been released is that the fire started from the third garage level where firefighters found melted iron.
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