Ferry fire off Palawan kills at least five, 87 missing
By The BriefBrief
At least five people were killed and 87 others remained unaccounted for after a ferry caught fire off the Philippine island province of Palawan on Thursday. Coast guard teams rescued 42 passengers and crew and continued search and rescue operations as officials warned the casualty figures could change while they determine what happened.
WHO:Philippine Coast Guard
WHAT:A ferry fire left at least five dead and 87 missing, with 42 passengers and crew rescued.
WHEN:Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 9:24 PM ET
WHERE:Palawan, Philippines
WHY:The cause of the ferry fire has not been reported.
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