In Brief:
- Second ferry fire off the coast of Bali, Indonesia within days.
- An Indonesian Navy vessel and nearby ships rushed to the scene.
- At least 114 people on board according to the ship's manifest.
- No immediate reports of casualties among passengers or crew.
An Indonesian Navy vessel alongside local rescue ships rushed to carry out an emergency rescue operation on Wednesday (August 12, 2026), after a ferry caught fire off the coast of the tourist island of Bali.
The vessel was carrying at least 114 passengers and crew members according to the official manifest when the blaze broke out. Responders moved quickly to evacuate everyone on board, and officials confirmed there were no immediate reports of casualties or injuries among those rescued.
According to officials, a ferry in the immediate vicinity successfully evacuated 30 people and brought them safely to Bali. Meanwhile, a Search and Rescue agency vessel was dispatched carrying 59 rescued passengers en route to Lembar port on the neighboring island of Lombok.
