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6 dead after fire guts fishing boat off Naga City, Cebu
6 dead after fire guts fishing boat off Naga City, Cebu
Published Jun 06, 2024 07:33 AM PHT
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Updated Jun 06, 2024 12:01 PM PHT
MANILA (UPDATE) — Six fishermen were reported dead after their boat caught fire in the waters off Naga City, Cebu on Wednesday night.
MANILA (UPDATE) — Six fishermen were reported dead after their boat caught fire in the waters off Naga City, Cebu on Wednesday night.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Central Visayas said authorities received a report of a fire onboard the FBCA King Bryan with 11 crew members.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Central Visayas said authorities received a report of a fire onboard the FBCA King Bryan with 11 crew members.
The incident was said to have started from the engine of the fishing boat that came from Masbate.
The incident was said to have started from the engine of the fishing boat that came from Masbate.
“Naay giayo sa makina, unya nibuto (they tried to fix the engine, then it sparked),” said Petty Officer First Class Joel Baring of the PCG substation in Naga City.
“Naay giayo sa makina, unya nibuto (they tried to fix the engine, then it sparked),” said Petty Officer First Class Joel Baring of the PCG substation in Naga City.
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On Wednesday night, two individuals were found dead while six individuals were rescued, including the boat’s captain and one that was unconscious after suffering third degree burns. They are recuperating in different hospitals.
On Wednesday night, two individuals were found dead while six individuals were rescued, including the boat’s captain and one that was unconscious after suffering third degree burns. They are recuperating in different hospitals.
This morning, four more cadavers were found. They had to be extracted since they were stuck beneath the boat.
This morning, four more cadavers were found. They had to be extracted since they were stuck beneath the boat.
“All accounted for,” Baring said of the boat's crew.
“All accounted for,” Baring said of the boat's crew.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire and whether the fishing boat's operation is legal.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire and whether the fishing boat's operation is legal.
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