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Ferry Fire Death Toll Reaches 76 in Philippine Disaster
13 Sep
Summary
- Seventy-six people confirmed dead in a ferry fire disaster.
- Many victims were found severely burned aboard the vessel.
- Around 13 people remain unaccounted for, including the captain.
The Philippine ferry disaster, the nation's worst in over a decade, has claimed 76 lives following a fire aboard the M/V June Aster. The 24-year-old vessel erupted in flames after an explosion in its hold while carrying vacationers and businesspeople. Rescue efforts have located most victims aboard the grounded ship, with many found severely burned.
Forensic investigators are working to identify the deceased, a process that could take weeks or months due to the extent of the burns. Around 13 people, including the ship's captain, are still missing, complicated by notoriously inaccurate passenger manifests common in the Philippines. The coast guard continues to search for additional bodies and any survivors.
