Indonesia Ferry Fire Kills Five

A passenger ferry, KM Barcelona 5, caught fire off Indonesia — Sulawesi island in Indonesia on Sunday, July 20, killing at least five people, including a pregnant woman, and injuring hundreds. More than 280 passengers and crew members were rescued by the Indonesia — Indonesian Maritime Security Agency, Indonesia — Indonesian Fleet Command, and local fishermen. The ferry was en route from Talaud to Indonesia — Manado when the fire broke out at its stern, forcing many passengers to jump into the sea. The cause of the fire is under investigation. This incident follows a recent ferry sinking near Indonesia — Bali that killed 19 people and other marine accidents in Indonesia, raising concerns about weak safety enforcement in the archipelago.