Ferry Fire Leaves 84 Missing in Philippines | Charlotte News

A deadly ferry fire off the Philippines’ Palawan coast has left 84 people missing and at least five dead. The MV June Aster, carrying 134 passengers from Manila to Coron, erupted in flames just miles from shore, trapping many inside as smoke and heat blocked rescue efforts. Forty-three were pulled from the water by coast guard and nearby ships, including two Chilean tourists now recovering in hospital. Survivors described chaos and desperation, with one recounting being burned and unable to grab a life jacket before leaping from a window. The cause remains unknown, and authorities continue searching waters and coastlines. Ferry disasters are tragically common in the Philippines, often fueled by storms, poor maintenance, overcrowding, and lax safety enforcement — especially in remote regions. 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/6c74794b2cde4300