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NDTV
4 days ago
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- NDTV
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.
South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Ship fire in Indonesia kills 3 with 150 rescued as passengers jump for safety
Dramatic footage of passengers jumping into the sea made the rounds on social media on Sunday after the vessel they were on caught fire, with Indonesian news outlet Detik reporting that the incident happened off an island in the country's North Sulawesi province. At least three people died, according to multiple Indonesian media reports and Chinese state media Xinhua. 'Three people died and nearly 150 were rescued. They were rescued by a combined team of rescuers and local fishing boats,' said Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial Search and Rescue Office, told Xinhua. The search and rescue operation was ongoing, and two ships, several boats, and other vessels had been deployed for the rescue, Ariyanto added. A passenger ship caught fire in the waters of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province, killing three people. Photo: Edy Saputro/Facebook Local media also reported that the vessel – KM Barcelona 5 – was ferrying 280 passengers and was scheduled to dock at Manado Port.
Daily Express
4 days ago
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- Daily Express
3 killed, 150 rescued after passenger ship catches fire in Indonesia
Published on: Sunday, July 20, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 20, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Stills from videos of the incident. - Social media JAKARTA: At least three people were killed and about 150 others rescued after a passenger ship caught fire in the waters of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province on Sunday, according to Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial Search and Rescue Office. "Three people were killed, and nearly 150 were rescued safely. They were rescued by the joint rescue team and local fishermen's boats," he told Xinhua. Advertisement The search and rescue operation is still underway. Two ships, several rigid inflatable boats, and other vessels have been deployed, Ariyanto said. The ship, KM Barcelona 5, caught fire while sailing in the waters off Manado, the capital city of the province, at around 1:00 pm local time, Dani Repi, head of the quick reaction team of the provincial Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency, said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
4 days ago
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- New Straits Times
3 killed, 150 rescued after passenger ship catches fire in Indonesia
JAKARTA: At least three people were killed and about 150 others rescued after a passenger ship caught fire in the waters of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province on Sunday, according to Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial Search and Rescue Office. "Three people were killed, and nearly 150 were rescued safely. They were rescued by the joint rescue team and local fishermen's boats," he told Xinhua. The search and rescue operation is still underway. Two ships, several rigid inflatable boats, and other vessels have been deployed, Ariyanto said. The ship, KM Barcelona 5, caught fire while sailing in the waters off Manado, the capital city of the province, around 1.00pm local time, Dani Repi, head of the quick reaction team of the provincial Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency, said. Approximately 280 people were on board, he said.–BERNAMA
Malay Mail
4 days ago
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- Malay Mail
At least 3 dead, 150 rescued as passenger ship catches fire off North Sulawesi
JAKARTA, July 20 — At least three people were killed and about 150 others rescued after a passenger ship caught fire in the waters of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province on Sunday, according to Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial Search and Rescue Office. 'Three people were killed, and nearly 150 were rescued safely. They were rescued by the joint rescue team and local fishermen's boats,' he told Xinhua. The search and rescue operation is still underway. Two ships, several rigid inflatable boats, and other vessels have been deployed, Ariyanto said. The ship, KM Barcelona 5, caught fire while sailing in the waters off Manado, the capital city of the province, at around 1.00pm local time, Dani Repi, head of the quick reaction team of the provincial Disaster Management and Mitigation Agency, said. Approximately 280 people were on board, he said. — Bernama-Xinhua
