Watch: Blaze engulfs packed Indonesian ferry; passengers forced to jump into sea

Panic ensued on an Indonesian ferry carrying nearly 300 passengers when it caught fire near Southeast Sulawesi, injuring at least 18 individuals. Rescue efforts are ongoing with assistance from the Navy and Coast Guard, as terrified passengers jumped into the sea amidst thick smoke, while the cause of the fire remains unknown.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A ferry in Indonesia caught fire while carrying nearly 300 passengers, forcing many to jump into the sea to escape, with at least 18 people injured but no reported fatalities.

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