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A blaze engulfs an Indonesian passenger ferry off Java, leaving at 5 dead and dozens missing

WGNO 26 New Orleans

Aug 2, 2026

SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) - An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in waters off the main island of Java on Sunday, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing…

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A blaze engulfs an Indonesian passenger ferry off Java, leaving at 5 dead and dozens missing

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