Ferry fire in Palawan, Philippines leaves five dead and 87 missing
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Philippine Coast Guard
Palawan, Philippines
September 9, 2026
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The MV June Aster caught fire off the coast of Coron, Palawan, on Wednesday evening. At least five people are confirmed dead, with 87 still missing. 42 people have been rescued from the vessel, which had 134 people on its manifest.
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A ferry caught fire near the tourist destination of Palawan, Philippines. At least five people have died, and 87 are currently missing. Over 40 passengers have been rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard.