Chicago woman describes conditions on nightmare cruise
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Befouled cruise ship returns home
A leak in a fuel line was responsible for the engine fire that crippled the carnival triumph cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico last week.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, oil from the leak caught fire when it came into contact with the hot engine, causing a fire.
The engine fire drained power from the ship, turning it into a floating petri dish for five days.
Investigators say a full report on the ship could take up to six months.
