Update: Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing
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Forty-three people rescued and early death toll stands at five following blaze aboard MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, states coast guard Five people were confirmed dead in early counting and more than 80 were missing following a ferry caught fire off Palawan island in the western Philippines on Wednesday night, the Philippine coast guard stated. The report also notes that Forty-three people were rescued from the MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, the coast guard stated. Footage indicated flames engulfing parts of the vessel and responders placing victims in body bags.
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