Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Indonesia Ferry Fire: Passengers Jump into Sea Amid Blaze, 3 Dead
A ferry in Indonesia caught fire, causing panic among the 280 people on board.
Passengers jumped into the water to escape the flames.
Sadly, at least three people died, but rescuers helped save about 150 others.
The fire started on the KM Barcelona VA near an island.
People shared videos of the scary event, showing people wearing life jackets and the ship engulfed in smoke.
Officials are now investigating what caused the fire to find out what went wrong.
A ferry carrying approximately 280 passengers caught fire off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday.
The fire occurred on the KM Barcelona VA vessel near Talise Island in North Sulawesi.
At least three people died, and around 150 were rescued by a combined team of rescuers and local fishing boats.
Passengers jumped into the sea to escape the flames; video showed chaotic scenes on board.
Authorities launched a probe into the cause of the fire, with potential factors including electrical faults.
- Who
- The KM Barcelona VA ferry with approximately 280 passengers.
- What
- A passenger ferry caught fire.
- When
- Sunday afternoon
- Where
- Off Talise Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Why
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Passenger Accounts
Official Investigations
Cause of Fire
Passenger Accounts
Passengers reported a sudden and chaotic fire outbreak.
Official Investigations
Authorities are investigating the cause to determine the sequence of events.
- Vessel Name
- KM Barcelona VA
- Location
- Off Talise Island, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
- Passengers
- Approximately 280
- Fatalities
- At least 3
- Rescued
- Approximately 150
- Departure Point
- Talaud Islands
- Destination
- Manado Port
