Forensic work may take months to identify ferry fire victims
By The BriefBrief
Philippine authorities said identifying the 76 victims of a ferry fire could take weeks or months. Forensic experts are collecting and comparing DNA samples from charred remains while investigators determine what caused one of the country’s deadliest recent maritime disasters.
WHO:Philippine authorities
WHAT:Authorities said forensic DNA identification of ferry fire victims may take weeks or months as experts collect and compare samples and investigators work to determine the cause.
WHEN:Sep 13, 2026
WHERE:Philippines
WHY:The identification process requires collecting and comparing DNA samples from charred remains while investigators determine the fire’s cause.
