A ferry fire in the Philippines leaves five dead and dozens missing, with ongoing rescue efforts for 87 people.

A ferry fire in the Philippines leaves five dead and dozens missing, with ongoing rescue efforts for 87 people.

MANILA: At least five people were killed and 87 remain unaccounted for after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday (Sep 10).The fire aboard the M/V June Aster broke out Wednesday evening about 2.2km offshore, the coast guard s

The fire aboard the M/V June Aster broke out on Wednesday (Sep 9) evening about 2.2km offshore, the coast guard said.

So far, 43 people, including two Chilean nationals, have been rescued from the ferry.