A ferry carrying 271 people caught fire while sailing from Surabaya, Indonesia's second-largest city, to Makassar in South Sulawesi. Five people have been confirmed dead and 41 remain missing, according to the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), with search and rescue operations continuing off Madura island.

The captain reported the blaze as the vessel travelled through waters off Madura island, prompting an emergency response. Footage circulating on Indonesian television showed passengers in life jackets aboard lifeboats and others climbing down from the burning ship as flames and smoke poured from its upper decks. This is a developing story and further details are expected as the search continues.