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MV June Aster ferry fire death toll rises to 76 in Philippines
The death toll from a fire aboard the MV June Aster passenger ferry has risen to 76, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The vessel was traveling from Manila to Coron, Palawan, when the blaze broke out on Wednesday night.
Rescuers have recovered 71 bodies so far, including 41 charred remains found during recent inspections of the vessel's interior. Thirteen people remain missing. Forty-three survivors were rescued, including two Chilean tourists who are receiving medical treatment.
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire originated in the cargo hold, possibly following a loud explosion. Survivors reported that the flames spread within seconds, leaving little time to use life jackets. Authorities are currently searching for the ship's captain, who is believed to be among the survivors but was not listed on the official manifest. Investigators are also examining potential crew negligence and the integrity of the cargo.
The Philippine government, through the Department of Transportation and the Maritime Industry Authority, is working to fast-track insurance claims and provide assistance to the victims' families.
Entities
Atienza Interisland Ferries Inc. · Coron · M/V June Aster · M/V June Aster · MV June Aster · MV June Aster · MV June Aster · Manila · Noemie Cayabyab · Palawan · Philippine Coast Guard
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- [DISPUTED] 43 people survived the fire. baoquangninh.vn · www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · htv.vn · tob.news · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +12 more
- [DISPUTED] 54 people remain missing. baoquangninh.vn · www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · htv.vn · tob.news · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +3 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have started in the cargo hold. www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · htv.vn · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.independent.co.uk · deultimominuto.com · +4 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The M/V June Aster was traveling from Manila to Coron, Palawan, when the fire occurred. baoquangninh.vn · www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · htv.vn · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · elineanoticias.com · +14 more
- [DISPUTED] The death toll from the M/V June Aster ferry fire has risen to at least 35 people. baoquangninh.vn · www.formosadeportiva.com.ar · htv.vn · tob.news · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +10 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The owner of the vessel, Atienza Interisland Ferries Inc., is cooperating with the investigation. baoquangninh.vn · htv.vn · www.index.hr
- [● 8 SOURCES] Authorities are looking for the ship's captain, who reportedly survived but is not listed among the survivors. n1info.rs · www.independent.co.uk · deultimominuto.com · lanoticiasv.com · mymotherlode.com · +3 more
- [DISPUTED] 13 people remain missing. deultimominuto.com · lanoticiasv.com · newsinfo.inquirer.net · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · hondurasalinstante.com · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire has risen to 76. deultimominuto.com · lanoticiasv.com · newsinfo.inquirer.net
- [DISPUTED] The death toll from the ferry fire has risen to 76. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · hondurasalinstante.com · elatlantico.do · www.zeit.de · www.leparisien.fr · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Two Chilean tourists were among the survivors and are receiving medical treatment. baoquangninh.vn · hondurasalinstante.com · elatlantico.do · www.zeit.de · deultimominuto.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Authorities are investigating the possibility of crew negligence. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · hondurasalinstante.com · deultimominuto.com · lanoticiasv.com