00:00A dramatic ferry fire off the coast of Indonesia leaves three people dead.
00:05Over 560 others were rescued in a massive maritime operation.
00:10The KM Barcelona 5 en route to Manador from Talalode Islands caught fire midday Sunday.
00:17Passengers, many wearing life jackets, were seen jumping into the sea as towering flames and black smoke engulfed the vessel.
00:24Terrified and stranded in choppy waters, some were rescued by local fishermen, while others were pulled from the sea by six rescue ships, a coast guard vessel and inflatable boats.
00:35Authorities say the blaze began at the rear of the ferry and was put out within an hour.
00:40Although the manifest listed just 295 people on board, a staggering 568 survivors were rescued.
00:48Among the survivors, a two-month-old baby, who was initially thought dead, but was revived in hospital.
00:54Indonesia, made up of over 17,000 islands, depends heavily on ferries, but safety remains a serious issue.
01:02Just this month, another ferry sank near Bali, killing at least 19.
01:07The investigation into what sparked the latest blaze is ongoing.
01:10We'll be right back to you next week.
