Deaths in Philippines ferry fire rises to at least 35

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What happened

A fire which broke out on a passenger ferry in the Philippines has killed at least 35 people, while 54 are still missing.

Key facts

  • A fire which broke out on a passenger ferry in the Philippines has killed at least 35 people, while 54 are still missing.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:41:00 UTC.

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