Fire on Philippine ferry near Coron kills five, leaves 86 missing

A fire erupted on a passenger vessel as it approached its destination in the popular tourist hub of Coron, Palawan, prompting an immediate emergency response from local authorities. The blaze was reported shortly before the ship was scheduled to dock, and crew members activated fire suppression systems while alerting nearby rescue teams.

Emergency services arrived within minutes, evacuating passengers to safety and containing the flames without reported injuries. Officials from the Philippine Coast Guard and local fire department are conducting a joint investigation to determine the cause of the fire and assess any damage to the vessel. The incident caused a temporary suspension of docking operations at Coron’s port, but authorities indicated that normal service is expected to resume once safety checks are completed.