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A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
Monday, August 3, 2026
An Indonesian passenger ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in waters off Madura island, resulting in at least 5 deaths and 41 people unaccounted for, according to authorities. The ferry's location and the cause of the fire were not specified in the initial report. Search and rescue operations were underway for the missing passengers.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/03/g-s1-136858/blaze-indonesian-passenger-ferry