Philippines deploys vessels as rescuers seek access to burned ferry — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/philippines-deploys-vessels-as-rescuers-seek-access-to-burned-ferryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Philippines Ferry Fire Death Toll Rises to 35https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/philippines-deploys-vessels-as-rescuers-seek-access-to-burned-ferryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/philippines-deploys-vessels-as-rescuers-seek-access-to-burned-ferry#u65262Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:56:48 +0000At least 35 people are dead after a passenger ferry caught fire on Wednesday in the Philippines. The Coast Guard recovered 30 additional bodies following an initial count of five fatalities. Rescuers continue to search for 84 missing people, though efforts are hampered by the charred state of the vessel. Reports indicate the fire spread rapidly, causing panic among passengers and preventing some from accessing life jackets.Why it mattersThe disaster occurred near a popular tourist area. The speed of the fire and the resulting chaos on board contributed to the high casualty rate.What is confirm