The Philippine Coast Guard has opened a probe into an alleged explosion aboard the MV June Aster. The blast sparked a blaze on the ferry. Five people are dead. 84 people remain unaccounted for. Smoke from the charred ferry is blocking rescue teams. The smoke has slowed the search operation. Rescuers are waiting to board the vessel. They need to find those still unaccounted for. The Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the explosion. The investigation is ongoing. No cause was announced. The ferry fire happened in the Philippines. The vessel was burned badly by the fire. Rescue teams continue their efforts.
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Smoke from charred ferry in Philippines hampers rescuers looking for 84 missing Newsday
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Philippines ferry fire leaves 5 dead, 84 missing as rescuers await boarding - India Today
Philippines ferry fire leaves 5 dead, 84 missing as rescuers await boarding India Today
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PCG to investigate alleged explosion aboard MV June Aster - ABS-CBN
PCG to investigate alleged explosion aboard MV June Aster ABS-CBN
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Sheikh Hamdan visits Aster Pharmacy distribution centre | Gulf Today - newspaper Magzter
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Smoke from charred ferry in Philippines hampers rescuers looking for 84 missing - Oskaloosa Herald
Smoke from charred ferry in Philippines hampers rescuers looking for 84 missing Oskaloosa Herald