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Five dead, more than 80 missing after ferry catches fire in Philippines
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Search and rescue operations are underway off the western Philippine island of Palawan after a passenger ferry caught fire, leaving five people dead and dozens missing.
Drone footage released by the Coast Guard showed the blackened ferry surrounded by clear blue-green waters while generating smoke hours after the fire broke out.
Broader Maritime Safety Concerns The cause of the fire remains under investigation as the coast guard coordinates with the shipping company and maritime authorities.
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