{"id":50948,"date":"2025-07-20T09:15:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T13:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/ferry-bursts-into-flames-with-280-passengers-onboard-forcing-many-to-jump-into-the-sea-to-escape-inferno\/20\/07\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T09:15:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T13:15:29","slug":"ferry-bursts-into-flames-with-280-passengers-onboard-forcing-many-to-jump-into-the-sea-to-escape-inferno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/ferry-bursts-into-flames-with-280-passengers-onboard-forcing-many-to-jump-into-the-sea-to-escape-inferno\/20\/07\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferry Bursts into Flames with 280 Passengers Onboard, Forcing Many to Jump into the Sea to Escape Inferno"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A fire tore through a ferry carrying 280 passengers while off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday, July 20<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Footage shared on social media shows passengers leaping into the sea to escape the inferno<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At least one person has died amid the blaze, according to local news outlet <em>Jakarta Globe<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At least one person has died and the death toll is expected to rise after a ferry burst into flames off the coast of Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Sunday, July 20, the KM Barcelona VA vessel was traveling between the Talaud Islands and Manado when it caught fire at approximately 12:00 p.m. local time, near Talisei Island,\u00a0local news outlets <a href=\"https:\/\/sulsel.idntimes.com\/news\/sulawesi-selatan\/breaking-km-barcelona-va-terbakar-di-perairan-talise-sulawesi-utara-00-dgmbm-vqr8dt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:IDN Times;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>IDN Times<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/jakartaglobe.id\/news\/ferry-catches-fire-off-north-sulawesi-passengers-leap-into-sea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jakarta Globe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Jakarta Globe<\/em><\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The ferry was carrying 280 passengers at the time of the blaze, according to the outlets. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed at this time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In harrowing <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MadonsaIqbal\/status\/1946842946260935030\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:footage;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">footage<\/a> posted on X, passengers can be seen jumping off the burning boat into the sea while wearing life jackets as flames and thick black smoke arise from the top of the ship. Screams and cries can be heard as several people float in the water waiting to be rescued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One person has died in the incident, <em>IDN Times <\/em>reported. It is not yet known whether the person died in the inferno or drowned.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Bios Andi Lariwu\/Pacific Press\/LightRocket via Getty<\/p>\n<p> Indonesia<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A passenger identified as Abdul Rahmad Agu showed himself holding a toddler after escaping the ferry in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/live\/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=2807280746132878\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Facebook livestream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Facebook livestream<\/a> while calling for help.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In another <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MadonsaIqbal\/status\/1946826815894606054\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:video;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">video<\/a> shared on X, the fire can be seen blazing through the inside of the ferry on the upper deck. Passengers on the lower level scrambled to get their belongings in what appeared to be a sleeping area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Manado Harbormaster and Port Authority Office (KSOP) sent three ships for rescue and evacuation,<em> IDN Times<\/em> reported. &#8220;There are KM Barcelona III, KM Venecian, and KM Cantika Lestari 9F,&#8221; the Manado KSOP officer told the outlet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for<a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-news-daily-newsletter-sign-up-8692701\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u00a0PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\u00a0PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Nuriadin Gumeleng, a spokesperson for the North Sulawesi Search and Rescue (SAR) Agency said rescued passengers are being brought to the nearby Ganga Island.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cOur operation is currently focused on locating and rescuing any remaining passengers who may still be aboard the vessel,\u201d Nuriadin said, according to <em>Jakarta Globe.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Getty Boat (stock image)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/0xesBX5bikrLmYR7j18hsQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/8c7cfcd66571db23bc551edf8719d3cb\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?t=148&amp;v=GrFM6KCtXSE&amp;feature=youtu.be\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:footage;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">footage<\/a> shared by Indonesian outlet KOMPASTV, local fishing boats are seen rescuing some of the passengers in the waters following the incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Passenger, Alwina Inang, alleged to the local news outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/news.detik.com\/berita\/d-8020598\/penumpang-km-barcelona-lompat-ke-laut-renang-1-jam-untuk-selamatkan-diri\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Detik;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><em>Detik<\/em><\/a> that she survived in the water for around an hour before being rescued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I was eating with the family of the Head of the Talaud Criminal Investigation Unit when suddenly flames of smoke entered the ship&#8217;s bridge,&#8221; said Alwina, who is the wife of the Head of Traffic Police of the Talaud Islands Police, Christian M, per <em>Detik.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;We immediately jumped into the sea,&#8221; Alwina added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It is not known how many casualties there are this time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">PEOPLE has reached out to the Coast Guard and the national police for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/ferry-fire-280-passengers-indonesia-jump-to-escape-11775547\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/ferry-bursts-flames-280-passengers-124217939.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW A fire tore through a ferry carrying 280 passengers while off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday, July 20<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/ferry-bursts-into-flames-with-280-passengers-onboard-forcing-many-to-jump-into-the-sea-to-escape-inferno\/20\/07\/2025\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50949,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/rh0QIUNTArnjv0OkVg9ZyQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/d2b0fd466c61474bca7648d68f3dbb24","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50948"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50948"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50948\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50948"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50948"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}