By Gabriela Baron
A speedboat caught fire off Zamboanga City waters Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported.
PCG rescued three crew members on board Fadi Laminusa Express who acquired first-degree burns.
According to PCG, the speedboat departed from Tres Marian in Baliwasan Seaside, Zamboanga City to conduct a sea trial when the crew noticed a fire between the fuel tank and battery.
It was declared a fire out around 3:30 p.m.
The speedboat sank 300 meters south of Barangay Mariki in Zamboanga City.
