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· Thursday, August 6, 2026

A ferry in Indonesia caught fire, resulting in at least five deaths and 41…

“A ferry in Indonesia caught fire, resulting in at least five deaths and 41 missing persons.”

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Multiple reputable news outlets and official rescue authorities report that a passenger ferry off Indonesia’s Madura Island caught fire, leading to at least five confirmed deaths and 41 people reported as missing, with 225 individuals rescued from a total of around 271 on board.[1][3][4][5][8][9][10][11] The figures in the claim match the casualty and missing-person counts cited by these sources, reflecting the situation during ongoing search and rescue operations.[1][3][9]

Sources

reuters.com

At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia

aljazeera.com

Indonesia: At least 5 dead in ferry fire

dw.com

Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire

bbc.com

At least five dead and 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire

euronews.com

Dozens still missing after ferry catches fire in Indonesia

independent.co.uk

5 dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia's Madura Island

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire | The National

thenationalnews.com

At least 5 dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire — prompting massive rescue effort

nypost.com

ndtv.com

Major Fire on Indonesian Passenger Ship Carrying 271 Leaves 5 Dead, 41 Missing

news.sbs.co.kr

Checked August 6, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops

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