Five dead and 86 missing as fire breaks out on ferry in the Philippines
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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.
The MV June Aster, which set off from the capital Manila ferrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members, was nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in the province of Palawan when it caught fire.
The blaze, which erupted at 18:00 local time (10:00 GMT) Wednesday, was still burning as of 11:00 on Thursday.
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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.
The MV June Aster, which set off from the capital Manila ferrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members, was nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in the province of Palawan when it caught fire.
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The blaze, which erupted at 18:00 local time (10:00 GMT) Wednesday, was still burning as of 11:00 on Thursday.