Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing

September 10, 2026 · 1:48 am 3 sources

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• Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing
  The Guardian · September 10, 2026 02:23
  Forty-three people rescued and early death toll stands at five after blaze aboard MV ‌June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, says coast guard Five people were confirmed dead ⁠in early counting and ​more than 80 were missing after a ferry caught fire ⁠off Palawan island in the western Philippines…

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• Philippines: Several killed, dozens missing after fire on ferry
  Deutsche Welle · September 10, 2026 01:48
  Footage released by the Coast Guard showed the vessel engulfed in flames as rescuers brought bodies ashore in body bags. The ship's manifest listed 134 passengers and crew.
• Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot
  Al Jazeera · September 10, 2026 02:50
  Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.