Manado

Manado is a city in Indonesia, located on the island of Sulawesi. Recent news highlights two significant events impacting the city. First, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia, with its effects felt strongly in Manado. Reports indicate at least one death occurred in Manado due to a building collapse caused by the earthquake. The city's Soekarno bridge was visibly shaken during the seismic event. A tsunami warning was issued following the quake, although it was later lifted. Separately, a fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in Manado resulted in the deaths of 16 people and injuries to three others. These events underscore the vulnerability of Manado to natural disasters and the challenges faced by its residents and infrastructure.