# KMP Putri Yasmin ferry fire in Lombok Strait > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260815-kmp-putri-yasmin-ferry-fire-in-lombok-strait > Updated: 2026-08-17T16:47:06.000Z. Sources: 93. Developments: 3. On August 12, 2026, a fire broke out on the KMP Putri Yasmin ferry in the Lombok Strait while the vessel was traveling from Bali to Lombok. The incident occurred during the early morning hours amidst rough sea conditions with waves reaching up to 4 meters. Rescue operations involving naval personnel, helicopters, and other vessels successfully evacuated 212 people. One fatality was confirmed, and at least 12 individuals required hospital treatment. By August 15, search and rescue operations entered their fourth day. While 212 passengers were declared safe, authorities expanded the search area to include the waters of Nusa Penida, Bali, to locate four missing passengers: Yasir Arafat, Selvina Rambu Mayi, I Made Sutarjana, and Slamet Yulianto. The Mataram SAR Office deployed three specialized units to cover the eastern incident site, the coastline, and southern waters. As of August 17, the search for the four missing individuals continues across an expanded area of approximately 3,650 square nautical miles. The operation utilizes Indonesian Navy Cassa NC212-200 aircraft for aerial reconnaissance, Rigid Inflatable Boats for maritime searches, and ground teams patrolling the coastline. Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi stated that the vessel was deemed seaworthy based on its last inspection in June 2026. The government is currently awaiting a formal investigation by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) to determine the cause of the fire. Officials are also conducting a thorough verification of passenger manifests to address potential discrepancies between recorded data and the number of people successfully evacuated. ## Claims - Four individuals remain missing following the KMP Putri Yasmin fire in the Lombok Strait. (disputed by 2 sources) - KMP Putri Yasmin was declared seaworthy following an inspection in June 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The government is waiting for the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) to complete its investigation into the fire's cause. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Authorities are verifying passenger manifests due to potential discrepancies between recorded data and the number of people evacuated. (corroborated by 2 sources) - An Indonesian Navy Cassa NC212-200 aircraft is conducting aerial reconnaissance over an area of approximately 3,650 square nautical miles. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: KMP Putri Yasmin fire: Search expands for four missing in Lombok Strait Search operations continue for four missing passengers after the KMP Putri Yasmin caught fire in the Lombok Strait. Authorities are investigating the cause and verifying passenger manifest accuracy. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kmp-putri-yasmin-was-seaworthy-before-lombok-strait-fire-says-minister ### 2026-08-15: Search expands for four missing KMP Putri Yasmin passengers Search and rescue teams have expanded their search for four missing passengers from the KMP Putri Yasmin to the Nusa Penida waters following a ship fire in the Lombok Strait. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/search-expands-for-four-missing-kmp-putri-yasmin-passengers ### 2026-08-12: KMP Putri Yasmin ferry catches fire in Lombok Strait A fire on the KMP Putri Yasmin ferry in the Lombok Strait resulted in one death and the evacuation of 212 people. Authorities are investigating the cause as maritime safety concerns rise in Indonesia. 88 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kmp-putri-yasmin-ferry-catches-fire-in-lombok-strait --- Cite as: KMP Putri Yasmin ferry fire in Lombok Strait. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260815-kmp-putri-yasmin-ferry-fire-in-lombok-strait