According to the Japan Coast Guard, on the morning of October 30, a tugboat bound for the Philippines caught fire in the waters off Miyako Island. There were 6 Japanese crew members on board at the time, and their safety is currently unknown. Japan Coast Guard planes and patrol boats are allegedly rushing to the scene.

According to the Japan Coast Guard, on the morning of October 30, a tugboat bound for the Philippines caught fire in the waters off Miyako Island. There were 6 Japanese crew members on board at the time, and their safety is currently unknown. Japan Coast Guard planes and patrol boats are allegedly rushing to the scene.