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 incident is similar to another railing-related event that took place on a . The sister ship of the Pacific Adventure, Pacific Encounter (formerly known as Star Princess), experienced a balcony fire in 2006, resulting in significant damage and passenger fatality.