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NZ Herald
a day ago
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- NZ Herald
Indonesia ferry fire kills three, more than 500 rescued
Indonesian authorities say three people died and more than 500 others were rescued after a ferry fire off the island of Sulawesi. Photo / Supplied Listening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech. Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen. Indonesia ferry fire kills three, more than 500 rescued Indonesian authorities say three people died and more than 500 others were rescued after a ferry fire off the island of Sulawesi. Photo / Supplied Three people died and more than 500 others were rescued after a ferry caught fire off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, emergency officials say. Passengers jumped overboard with lifejackets after the fire broke out at the stern of the KM Barcelona 5 as it sailed to Manado, according to the Indonesian coast guard. A video released by the Manado rescue agency showed a coast guard vessel spraying water on the ferry, which was emitting black smoke. #BREAKING Passengers jump overboard as massive fire engulfs ferry in Indonesia Terrifying scenes from Indonesia after a fire broke out on the KM Barcelona VA passenger ship near Talise Island, North Sulawesi Over 280 people onboard, panic-stricken passengers some with children… — Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) July 20, 2025 Indonesian authorities previously reported five people died in Sunday's accident but later revised the death toll to three.
Mint
2 days ago
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- Mint
Indonesia ship fire in photos: Pregnant woman, four others killed; several jump into sea to escape
Indonesia ship fire in photos: Pregnant woman, four others killed; several jump into sea to escape 8 Photos . Updated: 20 Jul 2025, 11:02 PM IST Share Via A massive fire engulfed the KM Barcelona VA vessel off the coast of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province at around 1.30 pm local time, which was carrying over 300 passengers to Manado Port. 1/8Smoke billowed from the passenger ship KM Barcelona after it caught fire in the waters off Talise Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, on Sunday. More than 280 people were rescued, and evacuation efforts were ongoing. (AP) 2/8Rescue ship approach passenger ship KM Barcelona after it caught fire in the waters off Talise Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. A passenger ferry, KM Barcelona VA vessel, carrying over 300 people, caught fire at sea on Sunday off Sulawesi island in Indonesia, Rescuers retrieved five bodies, including a pregnant woman. (AP) 3/8The KM Barcelona 5 was headed to Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, from Talaud, an island district in the province when it caught fire in waters near Talise. (Screenshot) 4/8The incident took place on a ferry carrying over 300 people in the country's North Sulawesi province at around 1.30 pm local time. (X) 5/8A man swims while carrying his child in the sea after massive fire on Sunday engulfed the KM Barcelona VA vessel off the coast of Indonesia. Local media reported KM Barcelona 5 was ferrying 280 passengers. (X) 6/8A man jumps from the KM Barcelona VA vessel that caught fire off the coast of Indonesia. The authorities deployed two ships, several boats, and other vessels for the rescue mission. (X) 7/8A woman swims in the sea wearing a bright orange life jackets after the vessel caught fire. (X)
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Ferry Bursts into Flames with 280 Passengers Onboard, Forcing Many to Jump into the Sea to Escape Inferno
At 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. Solve the daily Crossword
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First Post
2 days ago
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3 dead, 150 rescued after inferno engulfs ferry off Indonesia coast; 130 still missing
Social media videos captured chaotic scenes as a massive fire and thick black smoke consumed the ferry off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday read more At least three people lost their lives as they failed to escape a massive inferno at the KM Barcelona VA vessel off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday (July 20), reported Chinese state media Xinhua. The incident happened at around 1 pm (local time) as the ferry sailed in the waters off Manado, the capital of the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi. Horror At Sea: A fire broke out on the KM Barcelona VA ferry off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, forcing passengers to leap into the sea! 📡 What We Know: The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. local time today on the KM Barcelona VA ferry off the coast of North Sulawesi,… — John Cremeans (@JohnCremeansX) July 20, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD First responders told the Chinese media outlet that three people died in the tragedy and 150 were rescued. 'Three people were killed, and nearly 150 were rescued safely. They were rescued by the joint rescue team and local fishermen's boats,' Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial Search and Rescue Office, told Xinhua. About 130 passengers were still unaccounted for, and a search and rescue mission was underway. Two ships, several rigid inflatable boats and other vessels have been deployed in the operation, Ariyanto said. Social media videos captured chaotic scenes as a massive fire and thick black smoke consumed the ferry, with one clip showing terrified passengers leaping into the sea amid screams and desperate pleas for help from survivors. Another video depicted passengers donning life rings and bright orange life jackets, bracing to jump from the vessel. A survivor also recorded himself holding onto a baby after escaping the blazing ferry. (This is a developing story)
Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
Video: At least 5 dead after Indonesian ferry catches fire at sea, over 280 rescued
A passenger ferry carrying hundreds of people caught fire off Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Sunday, killing at least five people, including a pregnant woman, according to officials. More than 280 people have been rescued so far, while evacuation efforts are continuing. The KM Barcelona 5 was travelling from Talaud, a district in North Sulawesi province, to Manado, the provincial capital, when the fire broke out near Talise, said Vice Admiral Denih Hendrata of the Indonesian Fleet Command. 'We are still focusing on evacuation efforts,' Hendrata told the Associated Press. He added that the cause of the fire was under investigation. According to the navy, three ships were sent for the rescue, while local fishermen also helped bring survivors to nearby islands. Many survivors were found floating in the sea with life jackets. BREAKING: A fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. local time today on the KM Barcelona VA ferry off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The vessel, carrying over 280 people from the Talaud Islands to Manado City, forced passengers to leap into the sea. No confirmed casualties… — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) July 20, 2025 So far, 284 passengers and crew have been evacuated, and five bodies recovered. Officials have not released an exact count of how many people were on board. Photos and videos shared by the National Search and Rescue Agency showed passengers jumping into the sea, with flames and smoke rising from the ferry. TERRIFYING SCENES: Ferry carrying 280 people bursts into flames off Indonesia, forcing passengers to jump into sea. Rescue crews save over 260, search ongoing for missing. 18 injured, including children. — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) July 20, 2025 Ferries are widely used for transport in Indonesia, a country made up of over 17,000 islands. Accidents are common, and poor safety standards are often blamed. In a separate incident, residents in the Mentawai Islands rescued people stranded after a speedboat carrying 18 passengers overturned during a storm on July 13. All were reported to be in good health. Earlier this month, a ferry sank near Bali, leaving at least 19 dead and 16 missing. A two-week search involved more than 1,000 rescue workers, navy ships, boats, a helicopter, and divers.
