At least five dead, 87 missing as Philippine ferry catches fire

At least five killed in Philippines ferry fire

Officials are today trying to confirm if any Australians were on board a ferry when it caught fire in the Philippines.

Sep 10, 2026

Five dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines

Five people are dead and more than 80 are missing after fire tore through a ferry in the Philippines.

Sep 10, 2026

Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire

Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.

Sep 10, 2026

Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry

The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.

Sep 10, 2026

At least five dead, 87 missing as Philippine ferry catches fire

Dozens of people have been rescued but scores remain missing following a fire aboard a Philippine ferry that has claimed a number of lives.

Sep 10, 2026

Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead

A fire burned overnight on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines, leaving dozens of people missing Thursday and killing at least five.

Sep 10, 2026