The Philippine coastline protection team successfully rescued 120 individuals from a fiery ferry incident that occurred during the transit between two islands on Sunday. Reports from Reuters indicate that the coast guard members on board another vessel used a water cannon to suppress the flames engulfing the M/V Esperanza Star. Such occurrences are not unusual in the Philippines, a country comprising approximately 7,600 islands and lacking significant maritime safety regulations.
The M/V Esperanza Star, carrying 65 passengers and 55 crew members, was able to evacuate everyone safely. Although the cause of the fire is still unknown, officials have not disclosed the destination where the rescued individuals were relocated. The ferry had been serving the southern Philippines, transporting passengers from Siquijor island to the nearby Bohol island.
The incident images depict members of the coast guard surrounding the ferry with smaller crafts, successfully rescuing all 120 passengers and crew members. The fire was officially extinguished by 2 a.m. local time on Sunday.
This incident follows another ferry fire in the country just a few months ago, resulting in the loss of over two dozen lives among the roughly 250 passengers on board.
The Philippines also faced a 6.2 magnitude offshore earthquake recently, with no reported casualties. The country is prone to regular earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”
Currently, Mayon Volcano, the most active volcano in the Philippines, is experiencing a mild eruption. Despite its gentle nature thus far, approximately 18,000 individuals have been forced to evacuate from the Albay province in the northeastern region.
Anders Hagstrom, a reporter from Fox News Digital, is covering national politics and significant breaking news incidents for the organization. For news tips, contact [email protected] or message him on Twitter: @Hagstrom_Anders.
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