5 killed, dozens missing after blaze breaks out on Indonesia ferry
Summary
A ferry in Indonesia carrying 271 people caught fire near the island of Java. At least five people died, dozens are missing, and over 220 passengers and crew were rescued as the fire was brought under control. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.Key Facts
- The ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2 was traveling from Surabaya to Makassar with 232 passengers and 39 crew.
- The fire started between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. near Sumenep regency, off Java.
- The ferry operator reported the fire about an hour after it started.
- Nearby vessels and rescue teams helped evacuate passengers; some jumped into the sea to escape the flames.
- At least five people died, 225 were rescued, and about 41 remain missing.
- Rescue efforts included ships from the Indonesian Navy and search and rescue teams from Surabaya.
- The ferry route between Java and Sulawesi usually takes about 40 hours and carries many domestic travelers.
- Indonesia relies heavily on ferries for travel because it has over 17,000 islands.
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