A passenger ferry traveling from Bali caught fire at sea on August 12, 2026, leading to one confirmed death and the successful rescue of 172 passengers.
Indonesian maritime authorities confirmed that the vessel was carrying 173 people when the blaze broke out, prompting an emergency response from nearby coast guard units.
The survivors were transported to a local port for medical evaluation, while investigators have launched a probe into the cause of the fire, which reportedly started in the engine room.