Philippines Ferry Fire Leaves 5 Dead 84 Missing | Lubbock News

A deadly ferry fire off the Philippines’ Palawan coast has claimed five lives and left 84 people missing—amid chaos as flames and smoke forced passengers to leap into the sea. With over 100 on board, rescuers saved 43, including two Chilean tourists now recovering. Survivors described horrific scenes of panic and burns, while authorities race to find the missing and determine the blaze’s cause. Ferry accidents remain tragically common in the Philippines, fueled by storms, poor maintenance, overcrowding, and weak safety enforcement—especially in remote areas. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f6d8775323d21a8