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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Authorities investigate ferry fire near Bali that killed one and displaced over 200 passengers

Rescue crews evacuated 211 people and recovered one body after a ferry traveling from Bali to Lombok caught fire early Wednesday morning. The Indonesian government has launched an investigation into the cause of the fire and the discrepancy between the official passenger manifest and the number of people rescued.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights ongoing maritime safety concerns in Indonesia, where ferries are a primary mode of transport across the 's 17,000 islands.

Key Facts

  • 211 people were rescued from the ferry.
  • One 19-year-old Indonesian woman was confirmed dead.
  • At least five people remain unaccounted for.
  • The fire broke out at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday.
  • The official manifest listed 131 people, but more were on board.
  • The ferry was carrying 44 vehicles and 53 motorcycles.
  • The vessel was 62 meters (203 feet) long and built in 1992.
  • Survivors reported the fire likely started in a cargo truck.
  • Rescue efforts were hampered by 4-meter (13-foot) waves.
  • The Ministry of Transportation is conducting a formal investigation into the manifest discrepancy.

Who's Mentioned

otherPutri Yasmin“The ferry involved in the fire.”personDudy Purwagandhi“Indonesian Transportation Minister.”locationLombok“Destination of the ferry.”locationBali“Origin point of the ferry.”personMuhammad Hariyadi“Head of the Mataram Search and Rescue Office.”organizationNational Transportation Safety Committee“Investigating the cause of the fire.”organizationNational Search and Rescue Agency“Coordinated the rescue operation.”personSyamsurizal“Head of the Lembar Port Authority.”