At least five dead, 87 missing as Philippine ferry catches fire

The deadly fire had begun in the ferry’s cargo hold, then tore through the ship within seconds The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan, on Saturday morning, as the country’s coast guard warned…

Firefighters searching for survivors combed through the smoking remains of a ferry off the coast of Coron island in the Philippines. Dozens of people have died, and more than 40 have been rescued.

Firefighters have entered a charred ferry in Philippine waters after a blaze two nights earlier left five people dead and 84 others missing.Heat and

Authorities are trying to determine whether any foreigners were on board the ferry, which is afloat off the town of Coron, known for its diving sites and island-hopping attractions.

One survivor said the deadly blaze spread quickly and people were stepping on him amid the panic.

At least five people have been killed and dozens are missing after a fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines.

At least 42 people have been rescued, and efforts are ongoing, so the count of 87 people missing may change, said Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab

Dozens of people have been rescued but scores remain missing following a fire aboard a Philippine ferry that has claimed a number of lives.