Indonesian Ferry Fire Leaves Casualties

A fire broke out on a ferry operating in Indonesia, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by the country’s National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas). According to Basarnas officials, 225 people on board were successfully rescued, while a number of passengers fled the vessel by jumping into the sea to escape the flames.

Basarnas deployed emergency teams, boats, and firefighting units to the scene, coordinating with local maritime authorities to secure the area and provide medical assistance to those who survived the ordeal. The incident left several passengers in the water, where they were quickly retrieved by rescue boats. Authorities are still assessing the cause of the fire and the conditions that led to the evacuation.

Investigators are reviewing the incident to determine whether any safety protocols were breached and to prevent similar events in the future. The ferry’s operator has been asked to cooperate with the inquiry, and the incident has prompted a review of fire safety measures on Indonesian ferries.