Ferry Fire Off Java Claims Lives | Hattiesburg News

A deadly ferry fire off Java’s coast claimed lives and left dozens missing as flames erupted early Sunday aboard the Mutiara Sentosa 2, carrying 271 souls and dozens of trucks. Thick smoke and panicked passengers in life jackets were captured on video as winds fanned the blaze, forcing a frantic evacuation. Though 227 were rescued, five bodies were recovered and 39 remain unaccounted for. Investigators are probing whether a truck on the lower deck sparked the inferno — a vessel built in 1992 with a murky safety record. This tragedy underscores Indonesia’s persistent maritime risks, where ferry travel is vital but safety remains dangerously inconsistent. 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/bf6989b611271608