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title: "Indonesian ferry fire leaves 5 dead and 41 missing"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/82229/indonesian-ferry-fire-leaves-5-dead-and-41-missing
published: 2026-08-02T15:42:56Z
language: en
author: "Rodica Mazur"
section: "International"
source: moldova1.md
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# Indonesian ferry fire leaves 5 dead and 41 missing

> At least five people have died and 41 remain missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers caught fire off the coast of Indonesia, rescue officials reported on Sunday.

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At least five people have died and 41 remain missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers caught fire off the coast of Indonesia, rescue officials reported on Sunday.

Desperate passengers leapt into the ocean to escape the rapidly spreading flames. Nearby vessels pulled dozens of survivors from the water and transported them to a neighboring port for emergency medical treatment.

Four primary rescue ships arrived at the scene but remain unable to draw close to the ferry. High-risk volatile cargo on board poses a severe risk of explosion, halting direct firefighting efforts.

Maritime disasters occur with frequency across the vast Indonesian archipelago. Officials routinely attribute these tragedies to overcrowded vessels, lax safety enforcement, and sudden severe weather conditions.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**

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