March 30, 2023: At least 12 were killed, around 230 persons rescued and several people went missing on Thursday immediately after a ferry caught fire in Philippines.
The rescuers including the Philippine Coast Guard and fishermen saved 195 passengers and 35 crew as the fire engulfed the ferry. However, the rescue operation is still underway.
The reason behind the fire is not known yet.
The survivors have been shifted to the hospitals of Zamboanga and Basilan for their treatment of burn injuries.