Indonesian Ferry Fire Claims Five Lives | Calgary News

A ferry packed with passengers and vehicles caught fire off Indonesia’s coast, killing five and leaving dozens missing as rescue crews pulled 229 survivors from the water. The blaze, reportedly sparked by a truck on the vehicle deck, spread rapidly amid strong winds, forcing a chaotic evacuation. With discrepancies between official manifests and actual passenger counts—a common issue in Indonesia—investigators scramble to determine the cause. Built in 1992 and still in service, the aging vessel underscores the ongoing safety risks of ferry travel across the 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/cbc9338a07cc567f