A passenger ferry catches fire off the tourist island of Bali and rescue teams evacuate people from the vessel. Officials say the incident occurs in the early hours while the ferry sails from Bali to Lombok. A navy vessel and other ships rush to the scene, and passengers are transferred for safety as crews work to contain the situation.
Reports from multiple outlets describe the rescue as the second similar ferry incident in days. One source says a nearby ferry first evacuates 30 people to Bali. Another reports that a search and rescue agency vessel heads to Lembar port in Lombok carrying 59 rescued passengers. Another outlet reports a fatality and much larger rescue totals, with 172 people rescued, reflecting differences in counting and reporting as the operation continues amid rough seas. No consensus is given across outlets on the final casualty figures beyond these updates.
Officials reference the ferry’s manifest showing at least 114 people on board, but other figures vary as some rescues occur in stages and updates are issued during the response.
