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Ferry Fire in Indonesia Claims 5 Lives, 41 Missing
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 08:37 PM
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A ferry caught fire off the coast of Indonesia, killing five passengers and leaving 41 others missing.
On a recent day, a passenger ferry caught fire in Indonesian waters, resulting in five confirmed deaths and 41 missing persons.
The blaze reportedly started near the vessel’s engine room, spreading rapidly and forcing the crew to abandon ship.
Indonesian maritime authorities and local rescue teams responded swiftly, conducting search operations in the area, but the missing passengers remain unaccounted for.
The incident has prompted an investigation into the ferry’s safety protocols and maintenance records.
The blaze reportedly started near the vessel’s engine room, spreading rapidly and forcing the crew to abandon ship.
Indonesian maritime authorities and local rescue teams responded swiftly, conducting search operations in the area, but the missing passengers remain unaccounted for.
The incident has prompted an investigation into the ferry’s safety protocols and maintenance records.