US EditionIndonesian passenger ferry catches fire at sea, killing at least 5
NORTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA, JUL 20 – At least three dead and 150 rescued after a fire consumed the ferry KM Barcelona VA, which was carrying approximately 280 passengers on a route in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- 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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Before Sulawesi in Indonesia a ferry suddenly goes up in flames. Many passengers panic into the sea. For some, any help comes too late.
Indonesia ferry fire kills five
An Indonesian ferry fire killed at least five people on Sunday, the country's coast guard said, while more than 200 others were saved with many jumping overboard to flee the huge blaze. The KM Barcelona 5 ferry was engulfed in flames off the coast of Sulawesi island, Indonesia's Maritime Security Agency said, just weeks after at least 19 people were killed when a ferry sank off the popular resort island of Bali. "Five people were reported dead, …
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