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The MV Jun Aster ferry fire off Coron

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The MV Jun Aster fire has killed at least 35 people, and authorities say 53 to 54 remain unaccounted for. The coast guard began boarding after the blaze was declared out and found at least 30 bodies; the search and recovery, accounting for the missing and aftermath remain unresolved.

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  1. Update 1Philippine Ferry Fire: Toll Jumps to 35, Dozens Still Missing

The story so far

  1. Update 1

    Philippine Ferry Fire: Toll Jumps to 35, Dozens Still Missing

    After 40 hours locked out by smoke and seas, rescuers boarded the MV June Aster to find at least 30 bodies — and a certified-safe ferry that still burned.

    What moved

    • Rescue held off for more than 40 hours; Coast Guard has not declared fire out.
    • Blaze declared out; firefighters and rescuers board for first search inside.

    Still open after this report

    • No confirmed cause or point of origin; initial explosion account remains unconfirmed.
    • No public accounting yet from the operator; no final death toll.

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Places

  • CoronCoron, Palawan, Philippines1 report
  • ManilaManila, Metro Manila, Philippines1 report
  • MarcillaMarcilla, Coron, Palawan, Philippines1 report

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