Philippines Ferry Fire Victims Missing

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1. 10 Sep

   At least five people have died and 86 are missing after a fire broke out on a ferry in the Philippines, the country's coastguard said.

   4 outlets · BBC

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• 13 Sep Philippine ferry fire victims may take months to identify, authorities sayOn September 13, 2026, Philippine authorities stated that identifying victims from a ferry fire could take weeks or months due to the condition of charred remains and the need for extensive DNA analysis. The disaster killed 76 people out of more than 130 on board as the ferry was nearing its destination in Palawan province. Forensic specialists are collecting samples, but the cause of the blaze remains undetermined…The Hindu
• 11 Sep Deadly Philippines ferry fire triggers search for scores of missingA large-scale search and rescue operation is underway in the Philippines after a passenger ferry caught fire off the island of Palawan, killing 5 people and leaving over 80 others unaccounted for. According to the vessel's manifest, there were 117 passengers and 17 crew members on board when it departed from Manila, bound for Coron. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but authorities are hampered by thick…The Guardian
• 11 Sep Family members wait after deadly Philippines ferry fireA deadly fire broke out on a ferry in the Philippines, resulting in the deaths of at least 5 people with dozens more missing. The incident occurred without specific details provided in the article. No numbers are given regarding the total number of passengers or survivors. Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan is reporting from the port in Manila where family members are waiting anxiously for news about their loved ones.Al Jazeera
• 11 Sep Philippines ferry fire: Search continues for dozens missingPhilippine firefighters have entered a smoldering ferry to search for dozens missing after it caught fire on Wednesday evening off the coast of Palawan. According to the Coast Guard, 43 people have been rescued and at least 84 are still unaccounted for, with five confirmed dead. The ferry's fire spread quickly, reportedly within seconds, and may have been exacerbated by strong winds. Investigation is ongoing into…Deutsche Welle
• 10 Sep At least five dead and 86 missing in Philippines ferry fireA coast guard spokesperson said that a ferry caught on fire Wednesday evening near Coron in Palawan province, resulting in at least five deaths and 86 missing passengers. The Philippine Coast Guard reported that more than 40 people have been rescued so far, with 134 people total on board the M/V June Aster when the blaze broke out. The search and rescue operation is ongoing, with a coast guard ship and other vessels…Euronews
• 10 Sep Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves at least 5 dead, dozens missingA fire broke out on the passenger ferry MV June Aster in the Philippines on Wednesday evening, leaving at least five people dead and 86 missing. According to the coast guard, 43 people have been rescued so far from the vessel, which was carrying 134 passengers and crew members when it caught fire while traveling from Manila to Coron. Rescuers are facing challenging conditions due to bad weather and large waves, and…CBC
• 10 Sep Drone video shows aftermath of deadly ferry fire off the PhilippinesA drone video captured by the Philippine Coast Guard shows the aftermath of a deadly ferry fire that occurred off the coast of Palawan, with smoke still rising from the burned-out MV June Aster. At least five people have been confirmed dead, while 43 were rescued and more than 80 remain missing. The incident occurred without further details provided in the article.Al Jazeera
• 10 Sep Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferryAt least five people have died and 86 are missing after a fire broke out on a ferry in the Philippines, with 43 people rescued so far. The MV June Aster was carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members when it caught fire near its destination at Coron, and survivors reported challenging conditions due to strong currents and thick smoke. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but preliminary interviews suggest…BBC

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