Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Indonesia Ferry Fire: At Least 5 Dead, Over 280 Rescued
Imagine a big boat carrying people caught fire!
That's what happened off the coast of Indonesia.
The boat, called KM Barcelona 5, was going from one island to another.
Suddenly, a fire started, and people had to jump into the water.
Rescue teams came to help, and they saved over 280 people, but sadly, five people died.
The firefighters are still looking to see what started the fire.
A fire broke out on a passenger ferry off the coast of Sulawesi island, Indonesia.
At least five people died, including a pregnant woman.
Over 280 passengers and crew have been rescued.
The ferry was traveling from Talaud to Manado.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- Who
- The ferry was carrying passengers and crew.
- What
- A passenger ferry caught fire.
- When
- July 20, 2025
- Where
- Off the coast of Sulawesi island, Indonesia.
- Why
- The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Safety Concerns
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Safety
Safety Concerns
Poor safety standards are often blamed for ferry accidents.
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- Ferry Name
- KM Barcelona 5
- Origin
- Talaud, North Sulawesi
- Destination
- Manado, North Sulawesi
- Fatalities
- At least 5
- Rescued
- Over 280
- Injured
- 18