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Indonesia: Ferry fire kills several, over 200 rescued
Indonesia: Ferry fire kills several, over 200 rescued

Times of Oman

time2 days ago

  • Times of Oman

Indonesia: Ferry fire kills several, over 200 rescued

An Indonesian passenger ferry fire killed at least five people and injured hundreds more on Sunday, the country's coast guard said. More than 280 others were saved, with many jumping overboard to flee the inferno. The KM Barcelona 5 was en route to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, from Talaud — an island district in the province — when it caught fire in waters near Talise, the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency said. The incident occurred 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, two of whom have yet to be identified. Meanwhile, 284 people have been evacuated safely," the agency, also known as Bakamla, said in a statement. Pregnant woman among deceased Rescuers retrieved five bodies, including a pregnant woman but there were no immediate details on other injuries, and no exact figures of passengers and crew members on board the ferry. Photos and videos released by the National Search and Rescue Agency showed terrified passengers, mostly wearing life jackets, jumping into the sea as flames and black smoke billowed from the burning vessel. The fire broke out at the ferry's stern, forcing some passengers jump overboard with life jackets, the Bakamla statement added. Fishermen aided rescue operation Several fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands, according to the statement. The injured were taken to the nearest health facility. Marine incidents occur frequently in the Southeast Asian archipelago of around 17,000 islands, in part due to questionable safety standards or bad weather. The ferry sinking en route to Bali earlier in July was attributed to bad weather while in March, a boat carrying 16 people capsized in rough waters off Bali, killing an Australian woman and injuring at least one other person. In 2018, more than 150 people drowned when a ferry sank in one of the world's deepest lakes on Sumatra island.

Indonesia ferry fire kills five
Indonesia ferry fire kills five

Express Tribune

time2 days ago

  • Express Tribune

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, two of whom have yet to be identified. Meanwhile, 284 people have been evacuated safely," the agency, also known as Bakamla, said in a statement. The fire broke out at the ferry's stern as it was on its way to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, with some passengers jumping overboard with life jackets, the statement said. Fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands, the statement added. Those injured were taken to the nearest health facility, Bakamla added. The accident happened about one hour away from the resort town of Likupang, in the northern tip of Sulawesi.

Indonesian ferry fire results in five deaths, over 200 rescued near Sulawesi (VIDEO)
Indonesian ferry fire results in five deaths, over 200 rescued near Sulawesi (VIDEO)

Malay Mail

time2 days ago

  • General
  • Malay Mail

Indonesian ferry fire results in five deaths, over 200 rescued near Sulawesi (VIDEO)

JAKARTA, July 21 — 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, two of whom have yet to be identified. Meanwhile, 284 people have been evacuated safely,' the agency, also known as Bakamla, said in a statement. The fire broke out at the ferry's stern as it was on its way to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, with some passengers jumping overboard with life jackets, the statement said. Fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands, the statement added. Those injured were taken to the nearest health facility, Bakamla added. The accident happened about one hour away from the resort town of Likupang, in the northern tip of Sulawesi, Manado search and rescue agency head, George Leo Mercy Randang, told AFP. A video released by the Manado agency showed a Bakamla vessel spraying water on the ferry, which was still emitting thin black smoke. 'What is important is that we are prioritising rescue before nightfall,' George told AFP, without confirming the total number of people who were on board the ferry. Neither he nor Bakamla gave a cause for the fire. Marine accidents are a regular occurrence in the Southeast Asian archipelago of around 17,000 islands, in part due to lax safety standards or bad weather. The ferry sinking en route to Bali this month was attributed to bad weather. In March, a boat carrying 16 people capsized in rough waters off Bali, killing an Australian woman and injuring at least one other person. In 2018, more than 150 people drowned when a ferry sank in one of the world's deepest lakes on Sumatra island. — AFP

Indonesia ferry fire kills five as hundreds rescued
Indonesia ferry fire kills five as hundreds rescued

Sharjah 24

time2 days ago

  • Sharjah 24

Indonesia ferry fire kills five as hundreds rescued

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, two of whom have yet to be identified. Meanwhile, 284 people have been evacuated safely," the agency, also known as Bakamla, said in a statement. The fire broke out at the ferry's stern as it was on its way to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, with some passengers jumping overboard with life jackets, the statement said. Fishermen also helped evacuate the victims to nearby islands, the statement added. Those injured were taken to the nearest health facility, Bakamla added. The accident happened about one hour away from the resort town of Likupang, in the northern tip of Sulawesi, Manado search and rescue agency head, George Leo Mercy Randang, said. A video released by the Manado agency showed a Bakamla vessel spraying water on the ferry, which was still emitting thin black smoke.

Ferry Fire Off Sulawesi Kills Five, Over 280 Rescued in Indonesia
Ferry Fire Off Sulawesi Kills Five, Over 280 Rescued in Indonesia

Daily Tribune

time2 days ago

  • General
  • Daily Tribune

Ferry Fire Off Sulawesi Kills Five, Over 280 Rescued in Indonesia

A tragic ferry fire in Indonesia claimed the lives of at least five people on Sunday, while more than 280 others were rescued in a dramatic operation involving local fishermen and the coast guard. The KM Barcelona 5 ferry was sailing off the northern coast of Sulawesi Island when a fire broke out at the rear of the vessel. According to Indonesia's Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla), the blaze forced many passengers to leap overboard wearing life jackets to escape the flames. 'Five people have been confirmed dead, and two of them remain unidentified,' Bakamla said in an official statement. 'Thankfully, 284 passengers were successfully evacuated.' The ferry was en route to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, when the incident occurred about an hour away from the popular resort town of Likupang. Rescue efforts were swift, with nearby fishermen rushing to help and transporting victims to nearby islands. Those who were injured were treated at the closest available medical facilities. This incident comes just weeks after another ferry accident near Bali killed at least 19 people, once again raising concerns about maritime safety in the island nation. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

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