Ferry Fire in Java Claims Five | Roanoke News

A deadly ferry fire off Java’s coast has killed at least five, with dozens feared missing as rescuers scramble amid incomplete passenger manifests—a recurring problem in Indonesia’s ferry system. The Mutiara Sentosa 2, en route from Surabaya to Makassar, caught fire Sunday morning, likely sparked by a vehicle on its cargo deck and fanned by wind. Built in 1992 and packed with trucks and passengers, the vessel underscores the peril of aging ferries serving vital island routes. Experts warn weak safety enforcement remains a root cause of these tragedies in an archipelago where ferries are lifelines—but often lethal ones. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d2d9cda36e7804c4