84 missing in Philippine ferry fire
Summary
Firefighters boarded a charred ferry in Philippine waters after a blaze killed five people and left 84 missing. Rescue teams had earlier pulled 43 people from the vessel as authorities continued searching for survivors and the cause of the fire remained unknown.
Key Points
- A fire on the MV June Aster off Coron in Palawan province killed five people and left 84 missing.
- Rescue teams have recovered 43 survivors, including two tourists from Chile, while search efforts continue in nearby waters.
- Firefighters entered the burned vessel on Friday after heat and smoke had blocked earlier search-and-rescue attempts.
- The ferry had 134 people onboard, according to the manifest, and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
