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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:02:28 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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Sources

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