Authorities said the ferry was carrying around 250 passengers and crew members when the blaze broke out during its journey. Rescue teams and nearby ships rushed to the scene as many passengers jumped into the sea to escape the flames. Ferry Caught Fire During Journey to SulawesiThe ferry, KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2, was travelling from Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya to Makassar on Sulawesi Island when the captain reported a fire several hours into the voyage. KM Mutiara Sentosa 2 rute Surabaya–Makassar terbakar di perairan utara Sumenep, Madura, Minggu (2/8/2026). Rescue teams remain focused on finding the missing passengers as hopes continue for more survivors.