MANILA, Philippines — A passenger-cargo vessel caught fire off the coastal waters of Quezon province due to an electrical short circuit, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday. The fire involving MV Monreal occurred one nautical mile away from San Andres town on Wednesday, but it was properly contained. MV Monreal was en route from Port of Aroroy, Masbate to Port of San Andres, Quezon when the blaze occurred. READ: Passenger-cargo ship catches fire near Quezon port However, the PCG said “the blaze was promptly contained, and power was later restored by a licensed electrician onboard.” The vessel then docked […]... Keep on reading: Faulty electrical causes vessel to catch fire; all 119 on board safe