Three injured after fire ignites on ferry in Philippines' Surigao Strait

The crew were able to contain the fire. However, the resulting damage rendered the vessel unable to sail under her own power.

Two Philippine Coast Guard high-speed boats and another MSLI vessel, identified as the Ro-Pax ferry Maria Vanessa, later arrived at the scene to render assistance.

Maria Vanessa took Maria Felisa under tow to the latter's final destination at the Port of Lipata in Surigao del Norte while the two coast guard boats provided escort.