This incident is the second balcony fire to occur on a . Pacific Adventure's sister ship Pacific Encounter (then known as Star Princess) experienced a balcony fire in 2006 resulting in significant damage and the death of a passenger.
This occurrence is comparable to another balcony-related accident that happened on a . The sister vessel of the Pacific Adventure, then referred to as the Star Princess, suffered a balcony fire in 2006, leading to substantial harm and the loss of a traveler.