Boat catches fire near Madura Island, investigation ordered
A major accident has occurred after a fire broke out on an Indonesian ferry. So far, five deaths have been reported, and 41 people are said to be missing. Search and rescue officials stated that there were 271 people on board the ferry. According to the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), the captain reported the fire while the vessel was en route from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar in South Sulawesi.
**Panic on board the ferry**
Surabaya is Indonesia's second-largest city. The fire incident occurred on a ferry that had departed from there. Panic ensued among the passengers, and screams were heard as the fire broke out. Rescue teams are currently engaged in saving the passengers. However, the cause of the fire remains unclear. The incident took place this morning (Sunday).
**Fire on the ship near Indonesia's Madura Island**
**Smoke seen rising from the ship 'Mutiara Santosa 2'**
In this image taken from a video released by Basarnas, smoke is seen rising from the passenger ship 'Mutiara Santosa 2' after it caught fire at sea near Indonesia's Madura Island. The island of Madura, near which the incident occurred, is located off the northeastern coast of Java. Efforts to rescue those on board the ferry are ongoing.
**Many rescued during the operation**
According to officials, several rescue boats, Coast Guard vessels, and medical teams rushed to the scene upon receiving news of the accident. Many passengers were safely rescued from the sea during the operation, while the search for the missing individuals continues. The administration stated that a special team would be formed to investigate whether the fire was caused by a technical fault, an engine malfunction, or some other reason. The operation to rescue all passengers continued without interruption. A fire also broke out on a passenger ship in Indonesia last July. More than 300 people were on board the vessel. A video showing the ship engulfed in flames had surfaced.
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