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Fire on ferry in Indonesia results in one dead and 172 rescued

A ferry traveling from Bali to Lombok caught fire, resulting in one death and 172 rescues; searches for the missing continue.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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A fire broke out on the KM Putri Yasmin ferry, which travels between Bali and Lombok, Indonesia. The incident occurred in waters near Lombok island, and one passenger's death has been confirmed thus far.

Indonesian authorities rescued 172 people from the vessel, which had a total of 131 passengers on board, according to reports. Rescue operations are ongoing in search of other possible missing individuals.

Efforts to recover those still in danger are underway, with emergency teams mobilized in the area. The situation is developing as authorities try to determine the causes of the fire.

According to reports, the ferry had departed from Padangbai port in Bali, heading to Lembar port in Lombok. The circumstances that led to the fire have yet to be clarified.

Aerial images show dense smoke rising above the ferry engulfed in flames. Authorities are focused on ensuring the safety of everyone involved.

The rescue operation underscores the urgency and difficulty of the task, with authorities concentrating efforts on locating the missing and investigating the cause of the fire.

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