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Deadly fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens of people missing
A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.
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Coverage at a glance
- First observed by CurrentWire: France 24 · Sep 9, 2026 at 9:24 PM ET
- Coverage span: 17h 41m
- Coverage: 12 reports from 9 independent publications
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Corroborated details
Details appearing in reports from multiple independent sources:
- “5 dead” — Global News, ABC News, CBC News
Coverage
12 reports from 9 publications.
CBS NewsTier B
Deadly fire on ferry off Philippines leaves dozens of people missing(opens original report in a new tab)Global NewsTier B
At least 5 dead, more than 80 missing in Philippines passenger ferry fire(opens original report in a new tab)NBC NewsTier B
At least five dead, dozens missing after Philippine ferry fire(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead(opens original report in a new tab)BBC NewsTier A
Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry(opens original report in a new tab)BBC NewsTier A
'People were trampling me': Philippine ferry fire survivor recalls narrow escape(opens original report in a new tab)CBS NewsTier B
5 killed in Philippines ferry fire(opens original report in a new tab)CBC NewsTier A
Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves at least 5 dead, dozens missing(opens original report in a new tab)France 24Tier B
Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves dozens missing(opens original report in a new tab)Al JazeeraTier B
Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire(opens original report in a new tab)The GuardianTier B
Deadly Philippines ferry fire triggers search for scores of missing(opens original report in a new tab)Al JazeeraTier B
Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot(opens original report in a new tab)
How coverage developed
First report from France 24
Reported by Al Jazeera
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