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20 October 2026

Ferry catches fire near Indonesian port, all passengers rescued

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Ferry catches fire near Indonesian port, all passengers rescued

A fire broke out aboard the KMP Batumandi as the ferry approached Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday

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