# Philippines ferry fire: Search continues for dozens missing

https://mins.news/en/item/54238

- DW, 2026-09-11 08:18 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/philippines-ferry-fire-search-continues-for-dozens-missing/a-79223425?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Firefighters entered the smoldering wreck of the MV June Aster off Coron on Friday to search for those still missing. The ferry caught fire Wednesday evening; five people have died, 43 were rescued and 84 remain unaccounted for. Survivors said the blaze spread rapidly after explosions were heard inside the vessel.

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