Ferry Fire off Java Claims Lives | Rochester News

A deadly ferry fire erupted off Java, Indonesia, on August 3rd, claiming five lives and leaving 44 people still missing as rescuers battle to save survivors from the blazing Mutiara Sentosa 2. With 271 aboard — including passengers, crew, and vehicles — flames erupted between 6 and 7 AM, spreading rapidly and forcing panicked evacuations. One survivor pointed to a truck on the vehicle deck as a possible ignition source. The incident underscores persistent safety risks in Indonesia’s vital ferry network, where maritime travel remains essential across its archipelago. Authorities continue searching for the missing while investigating the fire’s origin. 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/ed2dd590c3ffa327