A passenger ferry carrying 271 people caught fire near Madura island, Indonesia, resulting in multiple fatalities and many unaccounted for.
An Indonesian passenger ferry carrying 271 people caught fire on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, in waters off Madura island. Authorities reported that at least five people have died, and 41 others remain unaccounted for following the blaze.
The incident has prompted ongoing search and rescue efforts as officials work to determine the full extent of casualties and locate missing passengers.
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