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Navy vessel and other ships rescue over 100 from ferry fire off Bali
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A passenger ferry traveling from Bali to Lombok caught fire, prompting a rescue operation that saved over 100 people. A navy vessel, another ferry, and a search and rescue agency vessel evacuated at least 114 individuals. Muhamad Hariyadi, head of the search and rescue agency at Mataram on Lombok, confirmed no casualties were reported. A helicopter provided air surveillance during the operation. This incident is the second ferry fire in Indonesia within days, highlighting ongoing concerns about maritime safety in the archipelago, often attributed to lax safety standards and unpredictable weather.
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