Philippines: five killed and 86 missing after fire on ferry near tourist hotspot
At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday.
- 1. A ferry fire off the western Philippines killed at least five people and left dozens missing.
- 2. Philippine Coast Guard reports indicate 86 people remain unaccounted for following the M/V June Aster ferry fire.
- 3. The ferry caught fire near Coron, Palawan after departing from Manila.
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