Ferry Fire in Coron Leaves 5 Dead | Dubai News

A sudden, catastrophic fire on the M/V June Aster ferry near Coron, Palawan, has killed at least five and left 84 missing—survivors describe an explosion, then smoke, then flames in seconds, with no time to grab life jackets. Rescuers battle thick smoke and a burning vessel as they search for the remaining passengers and crew, including a grieving sister who flew in hoping to find her newborn father. Of the 134 on board, only 43 have been rescued. The Philippines’ reliance on aging ferries and lax safety standards continues to put lives at risk, especially after another deadly sinking just months ago. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1145b18aa37947f2