Deadly Ferry Fire Leaves Five Dead and Dozens Missing in Philippines

Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing

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 on Wednesday night, the Philippine coast ⁠guard said. Forty-three people were ​rescued from the MV ‌June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, the coast guard said. Footage showed flames engulfing par...

By Reuters

Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot

Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.

Rescuers search for missing passengers after deadly ferry fire in Philippines

A fire broke out on a passenger ferry in waters off the western Philippines, leaving dozens of people missing, the coast guard said Thursday. At least five people were killed.

Fire engulfs Philippine ferry, killing 5 and leaving 87 missing

At least five people were killed and 87 remain unaccounted for after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coastguard said on Thursday. The fire aboard the MV June Aster broke out on Wednesday evening about 2.2km (1.3 miles) offshore, the coastguard said, adding that five casualties had been brought ashore. Video shared by the coastguard on social media showed the vessel completely engulfed in flames. “Based on the data we have right n...

By Agence France-Presse

Philippines: Several killed, dozens missing after fire on ferry

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.

At least five killed, 87 missing after ferry fire in Philippines

At least five people died and 87 remained unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry caught fire off the Philippine island province of Palawan, with 42 passengers and crew rescued. Coast guard teams continued search and rescue operations as officials warned the figures could change while they worked to establish what happened.

By FRANCE 24

5 dead in Philippine ferry fire off Palawan with scores still missing

‘Flames engulfed vessel’: 5 killed, 87 missing in Philippines ferry fire; key points

By VIVEK DUBEY

Five dead, more than 80 missing after Philippine ferry fire - The Straits Times

Five dead, more than 80 missing after Philippine ferry fire  The Straits Times

Philippine ferry fire kills five, 87 missing coast guard

At least five people were killed and 87 remain unaccounted for after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said.

5 Dead, Over 80 Missing As Ferry Catches Fire In Philippines

The fire aboard the M/V June Aster broke out Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometres (1.3 miles) offshore, the coast guard said, adding that five casualties had been brought ashore.

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Five dead, more than 80 missing after Philippine ferry fire

MANILA, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Five people died and more than 80 are missing after a ferry caught fire off Palawan island in the western Philippines on Wednesday night, the Philippine Coast Guard said on Thursday.

By Reuters

At least 5 dead, 87 missing in Palawan ferry fire – coast guard

MANILA, Philippines — At least five people are dead and 87 remain unaccounted for after a ferry fire erupted near a tourist hotspot in the province of Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday. “Based on the data we have right now on rescued (42) and the casualties (five), we still have 87 people who

By dlejano

Philippines ferry fire: 5 dead, 87 missing off Coron

5 killed, 87 missing as vessel burns near Philippines' Palawan - chinadaily.com.cn

5 killed, 87 missing as vessel burns near Philippines' Palawan  chinadaily.com.cn

5 reported dead, 42 rescued after ferry fire off Palawan

At least five people were reported dead while 42 others have been rescued after a fire broke out off Coron, Palawan on Wednesday, September 9, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

1st LD Writethru: 28 saved as vessel burns near Philippines' Palawan - The Star

1st LD Writethru: 28 saved as vessel burns near Philippines' Palawan  The Star