Disaster in Indonesia: Fatalities and Dozens Missing in Ferry Fire | Footage from the Burning Deck

At least five people were killed and 41 are missing after a fire broke out this morning on a passenger ferry in Indonesia, which was carrying about 250 passengers and crew. The ferry was sailing east from Java when it caught fire in the middle of the sea. Some passengers jumped into the water. Vessels rescued many, and searches continue. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

At least five people were killed and 41 are still missing after a fire broke out today (Sunday) in the early morning hours on a passenger ferry in Indonesia, according to the country's emergency authorities. The ferry, which had about 250 passengers and crew on board, was sailing east from the island of Java to another island when it caught fire in the middle of the sea, and some passengers were forced to jump into the water to escape the flames. The captain reported the fire shortly after it broke out, and since then contact has been lost. Videos and images circulated from the scene show thick black smoke rising from the ferry, the ship listing to its side, and passengers wearing life jackets crowding on the deck, with some jumping into the water. Vessels summoned to the area and ships passing nearby rescued passengers from the sea. Most of the passengers were rescued by ships that arrived at the scene, and rescue authorities continue searching for the missing. "We hope that everyone who was on board will be rescued safely," the local search and rescue office said. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.