35 dead, 54 missing after Philippines ferry fire; survivors recount desperate escape
A ferry fire in the Philippines has resulted in 35 deaths, with 54 people still missing. Rescue operations were hindered by intense heat and smoke, though 43 survivors have been accounted for.
Why it matters
This is a significant maritime disaster that highlights safety concerns in regional ferry transport and the challenges of emergency response in island nations.
The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35 after more bodies were recovered from the burned wreck on Friday. Another 54 people remain missing, authorities said.The fire broke out on Wednesday night as the passenger ferry was sailing from Manila towards Coron in Palawan province. According to the Philippine coast guard, the vessel was around 7.4 kilometres off the village of Turda, near its destination, when the fire was reported. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.There were 43 survivors from the incident, according to AP.
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