Fire 1968 Another notable incident, there were 1968 off South Africa. As a result of an electrical malfunction, broke out in the engine room of a fire that spread through the chimney high above the chimney shaft. The machines were stopped and the ship slowed down in a sharp curve in order not to fan the fire by the wind. The fire alarm was triggered, fire doors closed and all passengers were instructed to gather on deck and not return to their cabins. Due to the unclear situation occurred sporadically to panic. Through the fire protection arrangements families and friends were separated and many passengers were worrying about their loved ones. The situation calm down a bit as it was announced that the P & O liner Canberra was near and the Australis could assist in case of an evacuation. Many hallways were filled with smoke and closer to the fire source, the ceilings were black. The power went out and the air conditioning had to be turned off. The chimney was black-carbonated