Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Philippines Ferry Fire Leaves Five Dead, 87 Unaccounted For
A ferry called the M/V June Aster caught fire near Coron in the Philippines.
The fire began on Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometres from shore.
At least five people died.
Rescuers saved 42 people, including passengers and crew members.
Officials said 87 people were still unaccounted for.
The ferry’s manifest listed 134 passengers and crew.
The ferry had sailed from Manila.
Rescue teams continued searching the water and fighting the fire, while the cause remained under investigation.
The M/V June Aster caught fire Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometres offshore near Coron in Palawan.
At least five people died, while 42 people were rescued, including 38 passengers and four crew members.
Authorities said 87 people remained unaccounted for based on a manifest listing 134 passengers and crew.
One report said the vessel carried 117 passengers and 17 crew members.
Search-and-rescue, firefighting and medical operations continued Thursday, and officials said the figures could change.
- Who
- Passengers and crew aboard the M/V June Aster were affected; at least five died, 42 were rescued and 87 remained unaccounted for.
- What
- A fire engulfed the passenger ferry, killing at least five people and leaving 87 unaccounted for.
- When
- The fire began Wednesday evening; the latest figures were reported Thursday.
- Where
- About 2.2 kilometres offshore near Barangay Marcilla, close to Coron in Palawan province, Philippines.
- Why
- The cause of the fire was not known and remained under investigation.
- Vessel
- M/V June Aster
- Deaths
- At least five
- Rescued
- 42 people: 38 passengers and four crew members
- Unaccounted for
- 87 people
- Manifest
- 134 passengers and crew; one report specified 117 passengers and 17 crew
- Location
- Approximately 2.2 kilometres offshore near Barangay Marcilla, close to Coron, Palawan
- Response
- Search-and-rescue, firefighting and medical operations were ongoing Thursday
- Departure
- The ferry had sailed from Manila
