Al Jazeera · 2026-10-20
• What happened: Ferry catches fire near Indonesian port, all passengers rescued Ferry catches fire near Indonesian port, all passengers rescued A fire broke out aboard the KMP Batumandi as the ferry approached Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday, triggering an emergency evacuation. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Ferry catches fire near Indonesian port, all passengers rescued
A fire broke out aboard the KMP Batumandi as the ferry approached Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday, triggering an emergency evacuation. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated within an hour as rescue teams worked to contain the blaze.
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