MV June Aster Fire: 84 Missing | Global News

A Philippine ferry ablaze for over 40 hours has left five dead, 43 rescued — many still hospitalized — and 84 missing. Rescue teams battle thick smoke, extreme heat, and toxic fumes to reach survivors, aided by a massive ship, divers, and medical staff. Eyewitnesses describe panic, trampling, and children leaping into the sea as flames erupted. The fire likely began in the cargo hold — despite the vessel’s recent safety inspection — prompting investigations into cargo manifest, loading procedures, and emergency response. The operator vows full cooperation as authorities race to find every missing person.

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