### [2026-09-11](/feed/2026/09/11/index.md)

##### MV ''June Aster'' ship fire
# The death toll from the MV "June Aster" ferry fire off Coron, Palawan, Philippines, rises from five to 35 after firefighters boarded the burned vessel and recovered 30 additional bodies. The coast guard continues searching for dozens of missing passengers and crew. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippine-rescuers-resume-search-survivors-palawan-ferry-fire-2026-09-11/)

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