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Ferry Fire Off Palawan Kills Five, 87 Missing

9/10/2026

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Philippine Coast Guard reported a ferry fire off Palawan that killed five people.
The fire broke out on the evening of Sept 9, 2026, roughly 2.2 km offshore.
Coast Guard Captain Noemi Cayabyab said 42 people were rescued, including 38 passengers and four crew.
She added 87 individuals remained unaccounted for as search-and-rescue operations continued.
MarineTraffic data showed the June Aster had left Manila before the fire.

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Philippine Coast Guard reported a ferry fire off Palawan that killed five people.
The fire broke out on the evening of Sept 9, 2026, roughly 2.2 km offshore.
Coast Guard Captain Noemi Cayabyab said 42 people were rescued, including 38 passengers and four crew.
She added 87 individuals remained unaccounted for as search-and-rescue operations continued.
MarineTraffic data showed the June Aster had left Manila before the fire.