Philippine Rescuers Board Ferry 40 Hours After Blaze Began The MV June Aster's inferno has been burning for over 40 hours, leaving dozens missing and sparking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.
The fire, which started on Wednesday evening, was finally brought under control when rescuers boarded the charred vessel at 11:30 am on Friday.
The incident is eerily reminiscent of the 2016 sinking of the MV Sulpicio Express, which claimed over 800 lives.