Five dead, 41 missing after ferry fire off Indonesia
At least five people died and 41 were missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers and crew caught fire off Indonesia on August 2.
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- At least five people died and 41 were missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers and crew caught fire off Indonesia on August 2.
At least five people were reported dead and 41 missing after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia on August 2, 2026.
The vessel was carrying 271 passengers and crew members when the blaze began as it travelled east from Java. The initial report did not establish the cause of the fire.
The death toll and number of missing people were preliminary, making further updates from Indonesian rescue and maritime authorities important as the search continued.
