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Philippine Ferry Fire Leaves 35 Dead | Eau Claire News
A deadly fire tore through a Philippine passenger ferry near Palawan, killing at least 35 and leaving 54 missing as 43 survivors recounted terrifying escapes from flames that spread too fast for anyone to react. One survivor described being trampled and unable to grab a life jacket before jumping from a window — rescue efforts hampered by smoke and heat. The vessel, carrying 134 people (though its capacity was over 300), had departed Manila when the blaze erupted. Two passengers on the manifest never boarded. Families grapple with identifying victims amid unrecognizable remains, while Chilean…
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