Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing
Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.
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Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.
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