Indonesia ferry with more than 170 on board erupts in flames sparking rescue operation

More than 170 people were on board. 08:51, Wed, Aug 12, 2026 Updated: 08:55, Wed, Aug 12, 2026 More than 170 people were evacuated from the ship (Image: BASARNAS via AP)A ferry between two of Indonesia's most popular holiday islands has been enveloped by a huge blaze, sparking a major rescue operation. The Putri Yasmin

Crews work to rescue more passengers from burning ferry near Bali, Indonesia  Toronto Star

Crews are battling a fire and trying to rescue more survivors from a burning passenger ferry in rough seas near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali

Crews work to rescue more passengers from burning ferry near Bali, Indonesia  AP News

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines— Dozens of sea trips were canceled on Sunday, Aug. 9, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to bring bad weather and rough seas in several parts of the country. In its afternoon advisory, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) listed canceled trips involving ports in th