Indonesia ferry blaze kills 5, leaves 41 missing

At least five people were killed and 41 remain missing after a ferry carrying hundreds of people caught fire in Indonesia, officials said.

Footage released by the National Search and Rescue Agency showed thick black smoke billowing from one side of the ferry and spreading across much of the ship while videos circulating on social media and messaging groups showed terrified passengers, mostly wearing life jackets, could be seen clustered on the deck and up

Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia's Java Sea

The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry was traveling from Indonesia's second-largest city of Surabaya in East Java to the city of Makassar in South Sulawesi.

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said

The ferry was reported to be nearly engulfed by flames, with passengers gathered on the bridge and bow.

A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing  Toronto Star

The ferry was carrying around 250 passengers and crew when the blaze erupted.