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MV June Aster fire off Palawan kills 76
A fire that began in the cargo hold of the MV June Aster on a Manila–Coron voyage killed 76 people, with 43 survivors and 13 unaccounted for as of 14 September.
Source: BBC News (opens in a new tab)
The MV June Aster caught fire while sailing from Manila to Coron in Palawan province, the Philippines. According to authorities quoted by the BBC, the blaze started in the cargo hold and spread rapidly; 76 people died, 43 survived and 13 were unaccounted for. Police said identifying victims could take weeks or months, and rescuers could not board the ship for more than 40 hours.
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