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Passengers jump for their lives as fire engulfs Indonesian ferry
At least five people have died after a fire broke out on a ferry in Indonesia. Some 200 passengers were rescued from the water after the KMII Barcelona ship caught fire off the coast of Sulawesi Island at around 1.30pm local time on Sunday. A pregnant woman was among those killed, the country's coast guard said. Footage of the blaze showed smoke pouring out of the vessel, while coastguard boats and fishermen waited to rescue passengers still on board. In another video, Abdul Rahmad Agu, a survivor of the incident, showed himself clinging onto a small child in the sea while other passengers wearing lifejackets jumped from the burning ship into the water. In the background, it is clear that many of the surviving passengers are distressed as they await help. Vice-Adm Denih Hendrata, the commander of the Indonesian Fleet Command, said three navy ships had been deployed to aid rescue efforts, and 284 passengers and crew members had been evacuated so far. The ferry was travelling from the Talaud Islands to Manado City and was about an hour away from the resort town of Likupang when it caught fire. Vice-Adm Hendrata said the navy was 'still focusing on evacuation efforts' and that the cause of the fire was being investigated. The rescue operation was aided by local fishermen and residents, who helped evacuate the survivors to nearby islands. George Leo Mercy Randang, the head of the Manado search and rescue agency, told AFP: 'We are prioritising rescue before nightfall.' Those injured were taken to the nearest health facility, according to Bakamla, Indonesia's Maritime Security Agency. The total number of passengers and crew members on the ferry is not known, and there are no immediate reports of injuries. Ferries are a common way to travel in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands. Marine accidents are frequent, attributed to poor safety standards and bad weather. Last month, at least 19 people were killed and 16 people are missing after a ferry sank off Bali, the Indonesian resort island. A two-week search operation involved over 1,000 rescuers, three navy ships and 15 boats. In 2018, over 150 people died when a ferry sank in a lake on Sumatra Island. Solve the daily Crossword
Telegraph
2 days ago
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Passengers jump for their lives as fire engulfs Indonesian ferry
At least five people died from a ferry fire in Indonesia, while other passengers were forced to jump off the ship to escape the flames. Some 200 passengers were rescued from the water after the KMII Barcelona ship caught fire off the coast of Sulawesi Island at around 1.30pm local time on Sunday. The ship was around an hour away from the resort town of Likupang. A pregnant woman was among the five people killed, the country's coast guard said. Footage of the blaze shows smoke pouring out of the vessel, while coastguard boats and fishermen wait to rescue the surviving passengers. In another video, Abdul Rahmad Agu, a survivor of the incident, shows himself clinging onto a small child in the sea while other passengers jump from the burning ship into the water wearing lifejackets. In the background, it is clear that many of the surviving passengers are distressed as they await help. Vice-Adm Denih Hendrata, the commander of the Indonesian Fleet Command, said three navy ships had been deployed to aid rescue efforts, and 284 passengers and crew members had been evacuated so far. The ferry was travelling from the Talaud Islands to Manado City when it caught fire. Vice-Adm Hendrata said the navy is 'still focusing on evacuation efforts' and that the cause of the fire was being investigated. The rescue operation was aided by local fishermen and residents, who helped evacuate the survivors to nearby islands. George Leo Mercy Randang, the head of the Manado search and rescue agency, told AFP: 'We are prioritising rescue before nightfall.' Those injured were taken to the nearest health facility, according to Bakamla, Indonesia's Maritime Security Agency. The total number of passengers and crew members on the ferry is not known, and there are no immediate reports of injuries. Ferries are a common way to travel in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands. Marine accidents are frequent, attributed to poor safety standards and bad weather. Last month, at least 19 people were killed and 16 people are missing after a ferry sank off Bali, the Indonesian resort island. A two-week search operation involved over 1,000 rescuers, three navy ships and 15 boats. In 2018, over 150 people died when a ferry sank in a lake on Sumatra Island.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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Indonesian ferry fire survivor clings to tiny baby after abandoning ship in water
The KM Barcelona 5 passenger ferry was carrying hundreds of people when it caught fire at sea, and chilling footage from one survivor shows the moment people tried to escape A man who leapt from a burning ferry while clinging to a baby was caught in chilling footage. Abdul Rahmad Agu shared the heart-in-mouth moments on a Facebook livestream, as people jumped off a boat that had caught fire in Indonesia. The KM Barcelona 5 passenger ferry was carrying hundreds of people when it caught fire at sea earlier today off Sulawesi island, killing at least five people, officials said. Several more people remain unaccounted for, but it is not yet known exactly how many people were on board. In the livestream, people can be seen jumping from the ferry into the water. Abdul can be heard saying: "Help, the KM Barcelona V is on fire. There are still many people on board… we are burning at sea… we need help fast.' The live stream, which lasted for around 28 minutes, showed the blaze destroying the ship. Chilling screams can be heard as people tried to clear the ship. Photos and videos released by the National Search and Rescue Agency showed terrified passengers, mostly wearing life jackets, jumping into the sea. Orange flames and black smoke billowed from the burning vessel. The ferry was heading to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, from Talaud, an island district in the province, when it caught fire in waters near Talise. Rescue and evacuation efforts are ongoing. Vice-Admiral Denih Hendrata, commander of the Indonesian Fleet Command, said three navy ships have been deployed and 284 passengers and crew members had been evacuated so far. Rescuers retrieved five bodies, including a pregnant woman. Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands where ferries are a common method of travel. Disasters occur regularly, with weak safety enforcement often blamed. Residents of Mentawai Islands found several people stranded on July 14 after a speedboat carrying 18 people capsized during a storm the day before, authorities said. All were in good condition. A ferry sank near Indonesia's resort island of Bali early this month, leaving at least 19 dead and 16 others missing. A two-week search operation involved more than 1,000 rescuers, three navy ships, 15 boats, a helicopter and divers. Elsewhere, at least 38 people were killed after a boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam during a sightseeing excursion yesterday. The Wonder Sea was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members – all of them Vietnamese – on a tour of the popular destination of Ha Long Bay, according to state media reports. Rescue workers saved 11 people and recovered the dead near the site of the capsizing, VNExpress newspaper said. One survivor died in hospital due to their injuries. The boat turned upside down because of strong winds, the newspaper said. A 14-year-old boy was rescued after four hours trapped in the overturned hull. The newspaper said most of the passengers were tourists from Hanoi, including about 20 children.
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Ferry Bursts into Flames with 280 Passengers Onboard, Forcing Many to Jump into the Sea to Escape Inferno
NEED TO KNOW A fire tore through a ferry carrying 280 passengers while off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday, July 20 Footage shared on social media shows passengers leaping into the sea to escape the inferno At least one person has died amid the blaze, according to local news outlet Jakarta GlobeAt least one person has died and the death toll is expected to rise after a ferry burst into flames off the coast of Indonesia. On Sunday, July 20, the KM Barcelona VA vessel was traveling between the Talaud Islands and Manado when it caught fire at approximately 12:00 p.m. local time, near Talisei Island, local news outlets IDN Times and Jakarta Globe reported. The ferry was carrying 280 passengers at the time of the blaze, according to the outlets. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed at this time. In harrowing footage posted on X, passengers can be seen jumping off the burning boat into the sea while wearing life jackets as flames and thick black smoke arise from the top of the ship. Screams and cries can be heard as several people float in the water waiting to be rescued. One person has died in the incident, IDN Times reported. It is not yet known whether the person died in the inferno or drowned. A passenger identified as Abdul Rahmad Agu showed himself holding a toddler after escaping the ferry in a Facebook livestream while calling for help. In another video shared on X, the fire can be seen blazing through the inside of the ferry on the upper deck. Passengers on the lower level scrambled to get their belongings in what appeared to be a sleeping area. The Manado Harbormaster and Port Authority Office (KSOP) sent three ships for rescue and evacuation, IDN Times reported. "There are KM Barcelona III, KM Venecian, and KM Cantika Lestari 9F," the Manado KSOP officer told the outlet. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Nuriadin Gumeleng, a spokesperson for the North Sulawesi Search and Rescue (SAR) Agency said rescued passengers are being brought to the nearby Ganga Island. 'Our operation is currently focused on locating and rescuing any remaining passengers who may still be aboard the vessel,' Nuriadin said, according to Jakarta Globe. In footage shared by Indonesian outlet KOMPASTV, local fishing boats are seen rescuing some of the passengers in the waters following the incident. Passenger, Alwina Inang, alleged to the local news outlet Detik that she survived in the water for around an hour before being rescued. "I was eating with the family of the Head of the Talaud Criminal Investigation Unit when suddenly flames of smoke entered the ship's bridge," said Alwina, who is the wife of the Head of Traffic Police of the Talaud Islands Police, Christian M, per Detik. "We immediately jumped into the sea," Alwina added. It is not known how many casualties there are this time. PEOPLE has reached out to the Coast Guard and the national police for comment. Read the original article on People
NDTV
2 days ago
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Passengers Jump Into Sea As Massive Fire Engulfs Ferry With 280 Onboard Near Indonesia
At least three people died after a passenger ferry, carrying approximately 280 people, caught fire off Talise Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Sunday while on its way to Manado Port. Some passengers jumped into the sea to avoid flames, with many feared trapped on the ferry named KM Barcelona VA. "Three people died and nearly 150 were rescued. They were rescued by a combined team of rescuers and local fishing boats," Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial Search and Rescue Office, told Xinhua. Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the upper decks of the ferry. According to reports, the fire broke out at around 1:30 pm (local time). A passenger named Abdul Rahmad Agu captured the terrifying scenes through a Facebook livestream. He was among many passengers who jumped into the water, with some of them wearing bright orange life jackets. Agu was seen floating while holding a baby. "Help, the KM Barcelona V is on fire. There are still many people on board," Abdul said in the video. "We are burning at sea... we need help... fast." In initial reports, George Leo Mercy Randang, the head of the Manado Search and Rescue Office, said: "More information will follow. We hope all passengers can be rescued first." Authorities have launched a probe into the cause of the fire. Electrical faults, fuel leaks or engine malfunctions are some of the potential factors. Another passenger, Alwina Inang, recounted the panic that set in when the fire broke out, forcing her and her family to jump into the sea. "It happened very quickly. Around 12:00 WITA, someone shouted that there was a fire at the rear of the ship, and we immediately panicked," said Alwina Alwina, the wife of the Head of Traffic at the Talaud Islands Police, Christian M, as quoted by Antara news. KM Barcelona V departed from the Talaud Islands and was scheduled to dock at Manado Port. Its delayed departure due to a storm the previous day has raised questions about potential mechanical or operational issues.
