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5 killed, dozens missing after blaze breaks out on Indonesia ferry

First publishedAug 2, 11:38 UTC
Last updatedAug 3, 13:10 UTC · 12m ago
11 outletSeattle Times22 outletsAl Jazeera, CBS News11 outletAl Jazeera11 outletNew York Post11 outletSeattle Times
Seattle Times6A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missingOpen ↗Al Jazeera7At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off IndonesiaOpen ↗CBS News85 killed, dozens missing after blaze breaks out on Indonesia ferryOpen ↗Al Jazeera7Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java SeaOpen ↗New York Post5At least 5 dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire — prompting massive rescue effortOpen ↗Seattle Times6Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire that killed 5, rescuers sayOpen ↗
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Answer

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.

Reported by 6 outlets — CBS News, Al Jazeera, Seattle Times, New York Post. See all sources ↓

Read the full report at CBS News ↗

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In brief
What's the story?
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.
How widely is it covered?
6 outlets, average source rating 6.5/10.
When was it last updated?
12m ago.
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    At least 5 dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire — prompting massive rescue effort

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    CBS News
    Al Jazeera
    Seattle Times
    New York Post
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Avg source rating 6.5/10
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