Ferry Fire Kills Five in Indonesia | Panama City Beach News

A deadly ferry fire off Java claimed at least five lives and left 41 people missing after the Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire early Sunday while en route from Surabaya to Makassar. With 232 passengers and 39 crew aboard, thick smoke and chaos erupted as survivors jumped into the sea or clung to decks in life jackets. By afternoon, 225 were rescued and five bodies recovered — but the search continues for those still unaccounted for. Authorities are investigating the cause amid concerns over maritime safety in Indonesia’s archipelago, where ferries remain a vital but perilous lifeline. 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/462c6fd8b820214b