Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing
Summary
A ferry caught fire near Palawan island in the Philippines, killing at least five people and leaving more than 80 missing. Rescue teams saved 43 passengers, and the cause of the fire is still being investigated.Key Facts
- The ferry, named MV June Aster, caught fire Wednesday night near Palawan island.
- Five people were confirmed dead, and more than 80 are missing.
- Forty-three people were rescued from the ferry.
- The ferry had 117 passengers and 17 crew members on board according to the manifest.
- The ferry departed from Baseco in Manila and was heading to Coron, Palawan.
- Rescue operations are ongoing, so numbers might change.
- Authorities are investigating what caused the fire.
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