Ferry fire off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia
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Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS)
Lombok Strait, Indonesia
August 12, 2026
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A ferry traveling from Bali to Lombok caught fire on August 12, 2026. One woman died, and over 200 people were rescued. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
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