Ferry Fire in Philippines Kills Five, 87 Missing

Manila. At least five people have died and 87 are still missing in a fierce fire on a passenger ferry in the Philippines. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, 42 people have been rescued in the incident.

The fire broke out on the ferry named MV June Aster while it was traveling from the Philippine capital Manila to the tourist area of Coron in Palawan province. A total of 134 people were on board the ship, including 117 passengers and 17 crew members.