Five dead and 86 feared missing after Philippines ferry fire | BBC News

At least five people are dead and 86 remain unaccounted for after a fire broke out on a ferry in the Philippines, the country’s coastguard says.

Coastguard Captain Noemi Cayabyab says 43 people were rescued.

The fire engulfed the MV June Aster as it was taking 134 passengers and crew to Coron – a place popular with tourists.

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