An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire off Java, triggering a large rescue effort at sea. The blaze left at least five dead and dozens unaccounted for, underlining persistent ferry safety risks across the archipelago.

A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, said the regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency, which provided the latest figures in an afternoon update.

A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, said the regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency, which provided the latest figures in an afternoon update.