MV June Aster Fire Leaves 84 Missing | Belfast News

A ferry named MV June Aster caught fire off Philippine waters, killing five and leaving 84 others missing—just days after departing Manila en route to Palawan. Thick smoke and intense heat delayed rescue efforts overnight, while survivors recounted chaos, jumping from windows and scrambling for life jackets. Forty-three were pulled from the water by coast guard vessels, but the cause of the blaze remains unknown. With 134 people originally on board—including 117 passengers and 17 crew—two individuals confirmed they never boarded, complicating the search. Rescue teams continue scouring the area as hope wanes amid the grim reality. 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/4f171e5fa3c5c1fd