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title: "Indonesian Ferry Fire Near Bali Prompts Large Rescue Operation"
url: https://projectchintan.com/article/indonesian-ferry-fire-near-bali-rescue-w9013
publisher: Project Chintan
author: Project Chintan Newsroom
section: Society
published: 2026-08-12T16:00:44.171Z
modified: 2026-08-12T18:30:07.184Z
language: en-IN
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# Indonesian Ferry Fire Near Bali Prompts Large Rescue Operation

A ferry carrying 131 people caught fire while traveling from Bali to Lombok. Indonesian search and rescue teams launched a large evacuation operation on Wednesday.

## Key takeaways

- A ferry fire occurred near Bali, Indonesia.
- The ferry was traveling from Bali to Lombok.
- 131 people were on board the ferry.
- Indonesian search and rescue teams conducted an evacuation operation.

Indonesian search and rescue teams initiated a major evacuation operation on Wednesday after a ferry caught fire en route from the tourist island of Bali to the neighboring island of Lombok. The vessel was carrying 131 individuals at the time of the incident, according to authorities.

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Canonical: https://projectchintan.com/article/indonesian-ferry-fire-near-bali-rescue-w9013
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