Rescue crews save 172 people from burning ferry near Bali

The agency received an emergency report almost half an hour later and immediately deployed personnel and rescue vessels.

Two Australians are among 173 people rescued from a burning ferry off Bali. One woman died.

Two Australians are among 173 people rescued from a burning ferry off Bali. One woman died.

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

Authorities in Indonesia say rescuers evacuated 172 people and recovered the body of a passenger from a ferry that caught fire Wednesday in rough seas between Bali and Lombok

Indonesian rescuers evacuate dozens from a burning ferry that left at least 1 dead near Bali  AP News

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