18 Jul 2019 | 04:48 AM UTC
Japan: Arson incident in Kyoto leaves one dead, 37 injured July 18
Emergency response officials respond to suspected arson incident in Kyoto on July 18 that killed at least one person, injured 37 others; avoid the area
Event
Emergency response officials reported a suspected arson incident in Kyoto on Thursday, July 18, that has killed at least one person and left 37 injured. At least 10 are in serious condition. A total of 35 firefighting vehicles responded to calls at 10:35 (local time) of a fire at a Kyoto Animation studio in Fushimi neighborhood, near the Rokujizo Station. As of 12:30, the blaze was ongoing. Localized disruptions are expected in the area for the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals in Kyoto are advised to avoid the area, anticipate localized disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
