12 Aug 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Passengers were rescued after a ferry caught fire in Indonesia, marking the second reported ferry fire in the country within days and raising fresh concerns over maritime safety.
Emergency teams responded to the incident as passengers were evacuated from the vessel and taken to safety.
Passengers Evacuated
Authorities and rescue personnel moved quickly to evacuate passengers after flames broke out aboard the ferry.
Rescue operations focused on ensuring that everyone on board could leave the vessel safely and reach emergency support.
Second Ferry Fire in Days
The incident comes only days after another ferry fire in Indonesia, bringing renewed attention to safety standards and emergency preparedness in the country’s busy maritime transport network.
Authorities are expected to examine the circumstances behind both incidents.
Investigation Underway
Officials are investigating what caused the latest fire and assessing the extent of damage to the vessel.
The condition of the passengers and crew is also being reviewed as authorities gather more information about the incident.
Indonesia’s Ferry Safety Under Scrutiny
Ferries are a crucial mode of transport across Indonesia, an archipelago made up of thousands of islands.
Repeated maritime accidents can raise questions about vessel maintenance, passenger capacity, fire safety systems and emergency evacuation procedures.