Explosion and Fire On Fishing Boat Leaves 6 Dead, 6 Rescued in Philippines
- A fishing boat off the coast of the Philippines experienced a tragic explosion and fire incident.
- Six fishermen lost their lives while another six were rescued from the aftermath.
- The incident occurred in a central Philippine province, leaving a devastating impact.
An explosion and fire on a wooden fishing boat at sea in the Philippines killed six crewmembers and injured six others. The incident happened at night near Naga city in Cebu province. The survivors, including the boat's captain, were taken to a hospital for treatment. Some crewmembers were too shocked to explain what caused the explosion. The boat had engine problems before the explosion, which led to a fire that engulfed the vessel. Rescuers helped the injured crewmembers and some had to jump into the sea to escape. A passing tugboat assisted in putting out the fire, and a search and rescue operation was launched by the coast guard. Sea accidents are common in the Philippines due to bad weather, poorly maintained boats, overcrowding, and weak safety rules. In a tragic incident in December 1987, an overcrowded ferry sank after colliding with a fuel tanker, resulting in the deaths of over 4,300 people.