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Indonesian passenger ferry catches fire at sea, killing at least 5
NORTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA, JUL 20 – Three people died and more than 560 passengers were rescued by a coordinated effort from Indonesian Navy, local fishermen, and rescue teams after a ferry fire off North Sulawesi.
- On July 20, a fire broke out on the KM Barcelona VA ferry near North Sulawesi, Indonesia, prompting passengers to leap into the waters to escape.
- The fire started at approximately 1:30 pm local time on a ferry traveling from the Talaud Islands toward Manado, though the cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.
- Nearly 150 passengers were saved through the efforts of rescue personnel working alongside local fishermen who assisted at the scene amid widespread panic onboard.
- Veri Ariyanto, a senior official, confirmed that three individuals lost their lives while close to 150 passengers were saved, as videos showing black flames and people jumping from the ship spread widely.
- Rescue operations continue as emergency teams work to account for all passengers, highlighting ongoing maritime safety challenges in the region.
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Indonesia ferry fire kills at least 3 people, including pregnant woman, but more than 560 rescued
Mandao, Indonesia — Indonesian rescuers evacuating people from a passenger ferry that caught fire at sea said Monday more than 560 were rescued and three died. The KM Barcelona 5 caught fire around midday Sunday while heading to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, on its regular half-day journey from Melonguane port in Talaud Islands district in the same province, according to First Adm. Franky Pasuna Sihombing, chief of the Manado n…
At least three people have died during the fire that has been unleashed inside a ferry in Indonesia. The events have occurred in front of the island of Talise, in the Indonesian province of North Clebes, reports Europa Press. 571 people have had to be evacuated, has indicated the National Agency for Search and Rescue (Basarnas). According to statements to the press the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Armed Forces, Eko Wahjono, the origin of the…
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