{
  "id": 6966087,
  "title": "At least 76 confirmed dead in Philippines ferry fire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/at-least-76-confirmed-dead-in-philippines-ferry-fire-6966087",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-12T17:49:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/09/12/at-least-76-confirmed-dead-in-philippines-ferry-fire/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rescuers have recovered the remains of 41 individuals following a ferry fire in the Philippines, raising the death toll to 76. Thirteen people are still unaccounted for. The fire broke out on the June Aster ferry off the island of Coron in Palawan on Wednesday evening. Forensic teams are working to identify the victims, a process that has already begun with 30 bodies brought to a port in Coron for processing. The ferry was carrying 134 people, including 117 passengers and 17 crew members. Rescue efforts began after firefighters entered the burning vessel on Friday, nearly a day after the fire started. Thick smoke and extreme heat made it difficult to access certain areas of the ferry. Burnt remains were found in the economy accommodation section of the ship, with images showing twisted bed frames and ash-covered debris. Family members anxiously await news about loved ones who may be among the missing. One woman, Anelyn Magbanua, whose husband was on the ferry, expressed her hope that he was not among the dead. Initial reports suggest two explosions were heard inside the vessel before the fire ignited. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. The captain of the ferry is among the 43 confirmed survivors, but his name is not listed. This incident adds to a series of deadly maritime accidents in the Philippines, a country with thousands of islands where ferries and small boats are essential for travel.",
  "summary": "Rescuers recovered the remains of 41 people after a ferry fire in the Philippines , authorities said on Saturday, raising the death toll to 76 and leaving 13 people unaccounted for. The fire broke out aboard the June Aster ferry at around 6.45pm local time on Wednesday in waters off the island of Coron, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Forensic teams faced the daunting task of…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "At least 76 confirmed dead in Philippines ferry fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/at-least-76-confirmed-dead-in-philippines-ferry-fire",
        "published": "2026-09-12T17:49:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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