Ferry Fire Off Java Coast Leaves Search Underway for Missing Passengers
A fire broke out on the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry in waters off the main island of Java, Indonesia. Rescuers searched for potentially missing passengers after 229 people were saved and five bodies were recovered. The number of people aboard…
Detroit, MI, August 3, 2026 —
A fire erupted on the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry in waters near Java, Indonesia’s main island, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. As of the latest reports, 229 individuals have been successfully rescued from the vessel.
Search efforts are ongoing as authorities work to account for all passengers and crew. Five bodies have been recovered from the scene of the incident. The operation is complicated by discrepancies between the ferry’s passenger manifest and the actual number of people believed to have been on board, making it challenging to determine precisely how many individuals may still be missing.
The cause of the fire and the specific timeline of events remain under investigation. Further details regarding the passengers and the circumstances surrounding the incident are expected as the search and recovery operation progresses.
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