Passenger ferry fire in Philippines, 12 dead

12 killed in Philippine passenger ferry fire Besides, 7 people are missing. There were 250 passengers on the ferry. The fire occurred on the ferry in the coastal sea of ​​the southern province of Basilan.

According to the British media The Independent, the incident happened on Wednesday evening local time. An official of the country's coast guard said this information.

The official said that after the fire, 230 passengers were rescued from the ferry.

Southern Mindanao coastguard chief Commodore Razard Farfee told radio station DZMM that the fire started in the air-conditioned cabin. Three children are among the dead. Besides, several people have been admitted to the hospital.