A ferry carrying 271 passengers caught fire near Madura Island, Indonesia, leaving five dead and 41 missing as rescue operations continue.
The ferry was en route to Makassar
Aug 02, 2026
05:04 pm
What's the storyA tragic incident occurred off the coast of Madura Island, Indonesia, on Sunday when a ferry carrying 271 passengers and crew members caught fire.
The vessel was en route from Surabaya in East Java province to Makassar in South Sulawesi when the blaze erupted.
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Indonesia ferry fire: Five dead and 41 missing
Indonesia: At least 5 dead, 41 missing in ferry fire
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At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia
A blaze engulfs an Indonesian passenger ferry off Java, leaving at 5 dead and dozens missing
A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
Indonesia ferry fire: 5 dead, 41 missing after blaze engulfs passenger vessel
