MV June Aster Fire Leaves Five Dead | Belfast News

A passenger ferry en route to Coron in the Philippines caught fire Wednesday evening, killing at least five and leaving dozens missing. Rescue teams, including coastguard, military, and local fishermen, scrambled through rough seas to save lives as the vessel listed heavily. The blaze, possibly originating in the cargo hold, was extinguished amid chaotic nighttime efforts, with survivors pulled from the water by smaller boats. Authorities are investigating the cause while search operations continue for any remaining victims. 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/2bae3c2bd359a936