Dozens of passengers are missing after a fire tore through a ferry in the Philippines, killing at least 5 people.
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Firefighters searching for survivors combed through the smoking remains of a ferry off the coast of Coron island in the Philippines. Dozens of people have died, and more than 40 have been rescued.
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WorldPingThick, toxic fumes and extreme temperatures pose a challenge to rescuers who have boarded the ship.
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WorldPingThe death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35, with 54 still missing…
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