Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: Philippines

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Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76

The death toll from a Philippine ferry fire has risen to 76, with 13 people still missing. The fire broke out as the M/V June Aster was sailing near Coron, Palawan, carrying 132 passengers and crew. Witnesses reported hearing explosions before flames rapidly spread, and search teams have recovered an additional 41 bodies.

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