A ferry caught fire near Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, prompting a major rescue operation at sea. The ferry was travelling from Bali to Lombok when the fire broke out early in the morning. One ferry took around 30 people back toward Bali, while another rescue vessel was travelling toward Lombok with 59 rescued passengers. Second Ferry Fire in DaysThe incident has raised fresh concerns about ferry safety in Indonesia. However, marine accidents remain a concern because of problems such as poor safety standards, overcrowding, equipment failures, and bad weather.