At least 5 killed in passenger ferry fire in Indonesia, Israeli media reports

A fire broke out on a passenger ferry in Indonesia, killing at least five people, according to a report by Israeli media outlet ynet. The cause of the fire and further details were not immediately available.

A fire aboard a passenger ferry in Indonesia has killed at least five people, according to a report by Israeli media outlet ynet. The report did not specify the exact location of the ferry or the cause of the blaze. Additional details are awaited as the story develops.

2 developments

1. 4 hours ago · 12:28 · 2 AugLatest

   Ferry capsized following fire; 41 people now reported missing.

2. 12:24 · 2 Aug

   At least 5 killed in passenger ferry fire in Indonesia, Israeli media reports

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