# Over 100 rescued from ferry fire in Indonesia

More than 100 passengers were rescued after a ferry caught fire in Indonesian waters. The incident underscores persistent safety challenges in the country's maritime transport system. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/more-than-100-passengers-rescued-after-indonesia-ferry-fire?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:26:45 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/indonesia-wildfires-threaten-orangutans-rescued-from-animal-traffickers) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:16 GMT