Five dead and 86 missing as fire breaks out on ferry in the Philippines - BBC News

The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.

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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 Manila ferrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members, was nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron when it caught fire.

The blaze, which erupted at 18:45 local time (10:45 GMT) Wednesday, was still burning as of 11:00 on Thursday. The strong currents and thick smoke were a challenge to those working to extinguish it, the coastguard said.