Indonesian ferry packed with 300 bursts into flames: 18 injured in mid-sea fire; evacuation underway

Panic gripped passengers on board an Indonesian ferry after it caught fire mid-sea near Southeast Sulawesi on Sunday. The vessel, reportedly carrying nearly 300 passengers, was en route from Kendari to Makassar when flames erupted, prompting emergency evacuation efforts.Local authorities said at least 18 people were injured, many suffering from burns and smoke inhalation during the chaos that followed the fire outbreak. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.More details are awaited.