The record
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- A fire broke out aboard a passenger boat travelling from Surabaya to Makassar in Indonesia on Saturday morning, killing five people while rescue teams saved 231 others.
- The boat was carrying 271 people, including 39 crew, and 180 vehicles including trucks.
- Many passengers jumped into the sea when the fire started and floated for hours, and it is not yet confirmed how many are missing.
- The cause of the fire is not known and an investigation is ongoing.
What to watch next
- Officials confirming how many passengers remain missing
- Outcome of the investigation into the fire's cause
- Whether passengers who jumped into the water are traced
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Named Indonesia · Java · South Sulawesi · Makassar · Officials · Rescue Team · Surabaya
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