# Philippines ferry fire kills at least five, leaves more than 80 missing

https://mins.news/en/video/53503

- Global News, 2026-09-10 18:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjxNSg13KWI

> A fire aboard the MV June Aster off Palawan in the Philippines killed at least five people and left more than 80 unaccounted for. Officials said 43 people were rescued as Coast Guard, military and civilian vessels searched for survivors. A survivor said a loud explosion preceded the rapid spread of smoke and flames.

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