{
  "id": 39990,
  "title": "5 dead, 41 missing after ferry with 271 onboard catches fire off Indonesia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/5-dead-41-missing-after-ferry-with-271-onboard-catches-fire-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-02T09:34:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/5-dead-41-missing-after-ferry-catches-fire-off-indonesias-madura-island/articleshow/132804243.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least five lives were lost and 41 individuals remain unaccounted for following a tragic ferry fire off the coast of Madura Island in Indonesia on Sunday morning, according to authorities. The vessel, KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2, was carrying approximately 250 passengers and crew members when it caught fire en route from Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya to Makassar on Sulawesi Island. The captain alerted authorities of the fire several hours into the journey, and contact with the ferry was subsequently lost.\n\nThe Surabaya Search and Rescue Office reported that the ferry was situated about 19 nautical miles north of Sapudi Island when it was found engulfed in flames. Passengers were found on the bridge and at the bow, waiting for evacuation. Nearby vessels TB Hasnur 26 and the British Mentor provided assistance in evacuating those who jumped from the burning ferry. Four ships are currently alongside the vessel, according to Nanang Sigit, the head of the Surabaya Search and Rescue Office.\n\nRescue efforts continue, with the SAR 249 Permadi rescue vessel en route, though it will take around six hours to reach the scene. Videos circulating on social media depict thick black smoke emanating from the upper decks as flames spread throughout the ferry. Passengers wearing life jackets were seen gathered on one side of the vessel, some of whom were captured on video jumping into the water. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}