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Philippines Ferry Fire
In this handout provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, rescuers transfer the remains of victims of the recent fire on the MV June Aster ferry on Friday Sept. 11, 2026 off Coron, Palawan province, western Philippines.
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The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35, with 54 still missing. The fire erupted Wednesday night, and rescuers struggled Thursday to search the vessel due to heat and smoke. The ferry was near its destination in Palawan province when the fire was reported. The cause remains unknown. According to the manifest, 134 people were onboard. Sea accidents are common in the Philippines due to storms, poorly maintained vessels and overcrowding.
