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Indonesian Ferry Fire Leaves 5 Dead, 41 Missing
A ferry called KM Mutiara Sentosa was traveling from Surabaya to Makassar when it caught fire.
The fire made the ship sink, and many people jumped into the sea to stay alive.
Rescue teams from the coast, navy, and police worked for days to find everyone.
Five people died, 41 are still missing, and about 225 were rescued.
The exact reason for the fire is still unknown, but officials say the ship had flammable material that made it dangerous.
The KM Mutiara Sentosa ferry caught fire off Madura Island on Sunday, August 2, 2024.
Five passengers were confirmed dead and 41 remain missing, while 225 were rescued.
Rescue operations involved the National Search and Rescue Agency, the navy, and police, using boats and a helicopter.
The cause of the fire is unclear; flammable material on the vessel was cited as a risk factor.
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for Indonesia’s extensive ferry network.
- Who
- Passengers, crew, and rescue agencies
- What
- A ferry caught fire and sank
- Where
- Off Madura Island, near Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
- When
- Sunday, August 2, 2024
- Why
- Cause remains unclear; flammable material on board was cited as a risk
Key facts
- Vessel
- KM Mutiara Sentosa
- Passengers on board
- 271
- Confirmed deaths
- 5
- Missing passengers
- 41
- Rescued passengers
- 225
- Date of incident
- Sunday, August 2, 2024
- Location
- Off Madura Island, East Java, Indonesia
Quotes
Arman Asmara Syarifuddin
Director of marine and air affairs at East Java police
“"Police with the rescue agency and the Navy have deployed seven boats and one helicopter to find the missing people."”
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Family member of a missing passenger
“"I tried to contact continuously after I got the information but his cellphone was not active, then I contacted his wife to make sure that my uncle was on the ship and it turned out to be true, and until now I have not been able to contact and know his condition."”
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