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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 35, as officials warn toll will grow

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

The deadly fire had begun in the ferry’s cargo hold, then tore through the ship within seconds The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan, on Saturday morning, as the c…

Key facts

  • The deadly fire had begun in the ferry’s cargo hold, then tore through the ship within seconds The bodies of passengers killed in a ferry fire off the Philippines arrived at a port near the resort town of Coron, Palawan, on Saturday morning, as the c…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:53:10 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

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

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  7. Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 35, as officials warn toll will grow

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