Philippine Ferry Fire Claims Dozens of Lives and Injures Many
TL;DR
At least 31 people died and 60 were injured after a ferry carrying 250 passengers caught fire in the Philippines. The fire raged for more than eight hours, and passengers were forced to jump into the sea as flames engulfed the vessel overnight. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is believed to have started in a cabin. Technical mishaps and maritime disasters are common in the Philippines.
- Philippine ferry fire leaves dozens dead or injured, authorities say The Washington Post
- Deadly fire engulfs Philippine ferry as dozens of passengers jump into sea to escape CNN
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- Philippine ferry fire kills 31 people; at least 7 missing Yahoo News
- Philippines ferry fire: At least 31 dead, passengers missing USA TODAY
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