1 died, 1 missing in ferry fire in Philippines

A fire broke out on a ferry that makes inter-island voyages in the Philippines. Philippines Coast Guard officials reported that the ferry named “Mama Mary Chloe”, which had 165 passengers including 15 children and 8 crew members, caught fire while sailing from Bohol state to Leyte state. While 1 person died in the accident, the search continues for 1 missing person. A investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire.