Ferry Fire Kills, Leaves Dozens Missing | Roanoke News

A ferry packed with 232 passengers and 39 crew caught fire early Sunday off Sumenep, sending thick black smoke into the sky as terrified travelers jumped into the sea. By afternoon, 225 were rescued, five bodies recovered, and at least 41 still missing. The cause remains unknown, but Indonesia’s reliance on ferries—especially on this busy Java-to-Sulawesi route—highlights a troubling pattern of safety failures in its vast archipelago. 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/1856e7778bfd8f9d