Russian Consulate Checks Details of Boat Fire Near Bali's Nusa Penida; No Russians Hurt

Russia's Consulate General in Denpasar is looking into what caused a fire on a boat carrying Russian tourists near Nusa Penida island in Bali, the mission told RIA Novosti.

According to preliminary information, none of the Russian citizens were hurt, the consulate said, adding that no requests for help had come in from Russians in connection with the incident.

Earlier, the Telegram channel Shot reported that four Russian tourists had to jump overboard after an explosion and fire broke out on a boat during a private snorkeling tour near Nusa Penida. Local media said the incident happened during the day on October 29 in Gamat Bay.

Per Shot, the tourists and their guide made it to shore, and about an hour later a passing boat picked them up. The captain of the damaged vessel was hospitalized with leg burns. Police in Nusa Penida are investigating the cause.