Two hurt after fishing vessel catches fire before sinking off Cuyo, Palawan


FV Victory 89 catches fire before submerging in the waters off Cuyo, Palawan. - Philippine Coast Guard Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1769660/two-hurt-after-fishing-vessel-caught-fire-before-sinking-in-palawan#ixzz81r8sSuLL Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Two fishermen were hurt after a fire hit a fishing vessel before submerging off Cuyo, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Tuesday (May 16).

PCG-Eastern Palawan personnel and elements of Cuyo Municipal Police Station responded after FV (fishing vessel) Victory 89 caught fire on Monday.

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