7 die in Philippine ferry fire; over 120 rescued from water

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A fire on a ferry in the northeastern Philippines caused many people to jump into the water. Seven people died while more than 120 were rescued. The coast guard said everyone has been accounted for and 24 people with injuries were taken to a hospital. The fire rapidly spread from the engine room to the upper passenger deck as the ferry was approaching a seaport in Quezon province Monday. An administrator in Real town said fishing boats and other vessels were able to approach quickly and made the rescue fast. Filomena Portales told The Associated Press many of those rescued were in shock and had to be treated for burns and bruises and given dry clothes and shoes.