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Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry

Name: Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
Start: 2026-09-10T04:45:12Z
Location: Philippines

Philippines · Asia region

detected 2026-09-10T04:45:12Z updated 2026-09-10T04:45:12Z

The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.

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