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At least five dead and more than 80 missing after fire on Philippines ferry

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What happened

At least five people have been killed and more than 80 are missing after a fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines.

Key facts

  • At least five people have been killed and more than 80 are missing after a fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:40:00 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Philippines ferry fire kills 5 people, dozens missing

  2. At least five dead and more than 80 missing after fire on Philippines ferry

  3. Deadly Philippines ferry fire triggers search for scores of missing

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

  5. Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead

  6. Fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens missing, kills several

  7. Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the Philippines

Sources

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