Ferry Fire Near Indonesia Kills Five 41 Missing
A ferry caught fire near Madura island in Indonesia. At least five people died in the fire.
At least 41 people are still missing. The ferry was named Mutiara Santos 2.
It had 271 passengers and crew on board. The ferry was traveling from Surabaya to Makassar.
Surabaya is in East Java. Makassar is in South Sulawesi.
The fire broke out on Sunday. Indonesia's search and rescue agency shared this information.
At least 225 people have been rescued so far. The cause of the fire remains unclear. Rescue teams are still searching for missing passengers.
Klear Note — Indonesia is an island nation with many ferries. Ferries carry thousands of people daily between islands.
Key Terms 3
- Madura island An island in Indonesia near where the ferry fire happened.
- Surabaya A city in East Java, Indonesia where the ferry started.
- Makassar A city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia where the ferry was heading.