Passenger ferry catches fire near Bali; 106 rescued, 25 still trapped
A passenger ferry caught fire in rough seas off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, prompting a large-scale rescue operation for over 130 people. While most passengers have been rescued, authorities are still working to reach those remaining on board.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding maritime travel in Indonesia, an archipelago heavily dependent on ferry transport.
Crews rescued 106 people after a passenger ferry caught fire in rough seas off Indonesia's Bali island on Wednesday, with rescuers continuing efforts to evacuate those still aboard, authorities said.The Putri Yasmin ferry was carrying 114 passengers and 17 crew members when the fire broke out at around 4:15 am while it was travelling from Padang Bai port in Bali to Lembar port on the neighbouring island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara province.Authorities said 25 people remained to be rescued as crews from Indonesian navy ships, patrol boats and rescue vessels battled the blaze.
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