Coron ship fire started in cargo hold, survivor says -- PCG
A fire that broke out on the MV June Aster in Coron, Palawan, likely originated in the cargo hold, according to initial accounts from a surviving crew member, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with numerous individuals reported missing.
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