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Philippine ferry fire leaves 31 dead, at least 7 missing

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A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire in the southern Philippines and 31 people drowned or died in the blaze and were discovered later, a provincial governor said Thursday.

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Times of India

Philippine Ferry Fire: Philippine ferry fire leaves 12 dead, at least 7 missing

A ferry carrying over 250 passengers caught fire between Philippine islands, killing at least 12 with 7 missing, according to a provincial governor. The MV Lady Mary Joy 3 was en route to Jolo town from the southern port city of Zamboanga when it caught fire. Many on board were rescued by the coast guard, navy, another ferry and local fishermen.

1 year ago·India

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BBC News

Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry

The victims include children and it's unclear how many passengers may be missing, officials say.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

At Least 31 People Killed After Philippine Ferry Catches Fire, 230 People Rescued

The Lady Mary Joy 3 was travelling from Zamboanga City on Mindanao Island to Jolo Island in Sulu province when the fire broke out, prompting passengers to jump overboard

1 year ago·India

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The Hindu

31 killed after fire rips through Philippine ferry

At least 31 people died and 230 were rescued after a fire engulfed a ferry in the southern Philippines, authorities said Thursday. The Lady Mary Joy 3 was travelling from Zamboanga City on Mindanao Island to Jolo Island in Sulu province when the fire broke out.

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

Philippine ferry fire kills 31 people; at least 7 missing

A fire broke out on a ferry in the southern Philippines and raged overnight for eight hours, killing at least 31 of the approximately 250 passengers and crew, officials said Thursday.

1 year ago·Canada

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Reuters

Fire on Philippine ferry kills 29, including children; 225 rescued

Philippine rescuers searched the smouldering ruins of a burnt-out ferry on Thursday for any survivors or more victims of a fire that swept through the inter-island vessel killing 29 people, including a 6-month old baby, authorities said.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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