Ferry Fire Claims Lives in Philippine Waters | Global News

A ferry carrying over 100 passengers caught fire off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, killing five and leaving 86 missing—potentially one of the country’s deadliest maritime disasters. The blaze, believed to have started in the cargo hold amid goods like motorcycles and an electric car, erupted with a loud explosion before spreading rapidly. Survivors described chaos, trampling, and leaping into freezing waters to escape. Rescue teams are still battling flames and searching for the missing as families wait in agony. The Philippine Coast Guard leads the urgent operation to uncover what went wrong and save lives.

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