Full Breakdown
Ferry Fire Off Lombok Strait Prompts Large-Scale Evacuation
8/12/2026, 6:17:27 AM
Incident Overview
On the morning of August 12, the ferry KM Putri Yasmin caught fire while crossing the Lombok Strait. The vessel had left Padangbai port on Bali en route to Lembar port in West Nusa Tenggara. According to Muhammad Hariyadi, head of the West Nusa Tenggara rescue agency, the blaze began at 4:39 a.m. local time (2039 GMT Tuesday).
Response Efforts
Rescue agencies deployed more than 200 personnel to evacuate those on board. I Gusti Lanang Wiswananda, head of Bali’s rescue agency, confirmed that evacuation operations were in progress. By the time of reporting, 33 passengers had been rescued, and local broadcaster Kompas TV indicated that all passengers were safe.
Passenger and Crew Numbers
The ferry’s manifest listed 114 passengers and 17 crew members, for a total of roughly 130 people on board. This figure was provided by Heri Wiyanto, an official at Padangbai port, to Kompas TV.
Investigation Status
The cause of the fire has not been determined. Officials have offered no explanation for how the blaze started, and no further details were available at the time of the report.
Outlook
Authorities will continue the evacuation, complete a full passenger accounting, and conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. Updates are expected as rescue teams assess the vessel’s condition and determine the fire’s origin.
