Fire breaks out on ferry off Bali; more than 100 passengers rescued

DENPASAR, Indonesia — A ferry caught fire off the coast of Bali, Indonesia's main tourist island, prompting the navy and other vessels to be dispatched to the scene, officials said. More than 100 passengers were rescued, according to authorities, who added that rescue operations had been completed and the passengers brought to safety. The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed. An investigation has been launched into the incident. Officials noted that the fire marked the second ferry blaze recorded in the same area in recent days. Bali is among Indonesia's most visited tourist destinations, and inter-island ferry services are widely used to travel across the country's archipelago. No further details were immediately available.