Two Dead After Chemical Cargo Vessel Catches Fire Off Indonesia

Two crew members were killed after the KM Legenda Nusantara 99, carrying chemicals and heavy equipment, caught fire off Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, early Tuesday 1 September. *Image credit:The Star* The vessel was carrying 13 people and was sailing from Jakarta to Morowali when the fire broke out between Selayar and Kabaena islands. Authorities suspect a chemical leak triggered the blaze, exposing several crew members to toxic fumes. Rescue teams evacuated the survivors.