5 Killed, 80+ Missing After Philippine Ferry Catches Fire
Coast Guard rescuers saved 43 people as strong currents and bad weather hampered the search for more than 80 others.
- On Wednesday, the passenger vessel MV June Aster caught fire off Coron, Palawan, killing at least five people. The ferry was carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members when the incident occurred.
- The Philippine Coast Guard responded to a 6:45 p.m. distress report, rescuing 42 people from the burning ship located 1.2 nautical miles northeast of Barangay Marcilla. Local fishermen and disaster authorities assisted in the emergency response.
- Operated by Atienza Interisland Shipping Line, the ferry had departed from Manila before catching fire. The vessel was fully engulfed in flames, prompting the coast guard to deploy oil spill response equipment as a precautionary measure.
- Survivors were temporarily brought to a covered court in Barangay Turda for assessment. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Noemi Cayabyab confirmed search and rescue operations continue, though authorities have not yet determined the exact number of people unaccounted for.
- Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the fire as of the time of posting. Search and rescue operations remain active while investigators work to determine why the incident occurred near the tourist destination.
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On Wednesday evening, a ferry broke in close proximity to a tourist site in the Philippines. The balance is heavy: five people have died and more than 80 are missing. In the area, the boats are regularly questioned and they do not always comply with the safety instructions. On Thursday morning, the carcase still smokes, vestige of the nightmare that occurred in a postcard decoration. A survivor says he heard an explosion, but we do not yet know …
A fire on a passenger ferry in the Philippines leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers struggled on Thursday to get into a passenger ferry that had caught fire and burned overnight off the western Philippines , leaving five people dead and 86 missing, officials said.
A tragedy occurred in front of a holiday paradise in the Philippines: a passenger ferry caught fire – dozens of people are missing. So far, five deaths have been recovered.
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A deadly ferry fire in the Philippines has killed five people, with dramatic footage showing the aftermath of the incident and the vessel badly affected by the blaze. The Philippine Coast Guard responded to the emergency as authorities worked to assess the damage and determine what caused the fire. Ferry accidents and onboard fires can quickly become life-threatening, particularly when passengers are trapped in confined areas or evacuation route…
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