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Philippine ferry fire: Charred remains found, 5 dead, 80+ missing

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Rescuers in the Philippines discovered charred remains on a ferry that caught fire en route from Manila to Palawan. The vessel, carrying over 130 people, was engulfed in flames on Wednesday night. The fire was extinguished Friday morning, and authorities have confirmed five fatalities, with more than 80 individuals still missing. Forensic investigators are working to identify the remains found in the ferry's economy section. AI

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Philippine ferry fire: Charred remains found, 5 dead, 80+ missing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Philippine rescuers find charred remains on burned ferry

    Philippine firefighters ⁠found charred remains aboard a burned-out ferry on Friday, more than a day after the ship caught fire on its way from Manila to the western province of Palawan, killing five people and leaving more than 80 missing. Thick smoke and extreme heat had earlier…

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