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At least five dead and 86 missing in Philippines ferry fire

At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a popular tourist destination in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday.

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The June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.

Event intelligence

M/V June Aster ferry fire off Palawan, Philippines

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The M/V June Aster ferry fire off Coron in Palawan, Philippines, has killed at least 76 people; at least 43 people survived and rescuers are still searching for victims.

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In this event Death Toll From Ferry Fire in the Philippines Rises to 76 Earlier coverage
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At Least 5 Dead, More Than 80 Missing After Ferry Fire in the PhilippinesNYTimes – World
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At Least 5 Dead, More Than 80 Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines

The June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.

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At least five dead and 86 missing in Philippines ferry fire

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At least five dead and 86 missing in Philippines ferry fire

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At least five dead and dozens missing after fire on Philippines ferrySky News – World
Sky

At least five dead and dozens missing after fire on Philippines ferry

At least five people have been killed and dozens are missing after a fire on a passenger ferry off the Philippines.

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Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferryBBC News – World
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Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry

The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.

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