Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 76 as rescuers recover more remains — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/death-toll-in-philippine-ferry-fire-rises-to-76-as-rescuers-recover-more-remainsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Philippine ferry fire death toll rises to 76https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/death-toll-in-philippine-ferry-fire-rises-to-76-as-rescuers-recover-more-remainshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/death-toll-in-philippine-ferry-fire-rises-to-76-as-rescuers-recover-more-remains#u68238Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:37:12 +0000The death toll from a ferry fire bound for a popular tourist island has risen to 76 after rescuers recovered 41 additional remains. Authorities report that 13 people remain unaccounted for. The vessel was charred and filled with smoke, which hampered search efforts. Firefighters and rescuers boarded the ship 40 hours after the blaze began to search for missing passengers. Identification of the victims is expected to take months, according to officials. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire.Why it mattersThe disaster occurred on a ferry traveling toward a tourist destinati