Indonesia ferry fire: At least 5 dead and 41 missing as blaze engulfs boat with 250 aboard

The ferry was carrying around 250 passengers and crew when the blaze erupted. 11:59, Sun, Aug 2, 2026 Updated: 13:23, Sun, Aug 2, 2026 Five people have died following the fire (Image: BASARNAS HANDOUT/EPA/Shutterstock)At least five people have died after a fire erupted aboard a ferry carrying 250 people. The blaze erupted on the KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2 on Sunday, as it was just off Madura Island in Indonesia.The vessel was en route from Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya to Makassar on Sulawesi Island when the captain reported a fire between 6am to 7am. Communication was lost afterwards. A desperate search and rescue operation has since been launched, with vessels located in the area rushing to help evacuate the ship. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyNanang Sigit, head of the Surabaya Search and Rescue Office, said: "TB Hasnur 26 and the British Mentor are assisting in evacuating passengers who jumped from KMP Mutiara Se...