Japan: At least one person injured in restaurant fire near Nagoya Station as of the afternoon of June 7

Event

Authorities are responding to a fire at a restaurant near the JR Nagoya Station in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, the afternoon of June 7. The cause of the fire, which started at around 13:00, is unclear; authorities will likely provide updates in the coming hours. Local media reports at least one person is hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. Train services are unaffected; ground travel delays to the Nagoya Station are possible in the coming hours.

Heightened security in the area is likely until firefighting operations conclude. Authorities will also probably close nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. Officials may mandate evacuations or business closures in nearby buildings. Lingering disruptions are possible after crews extinguish the blaze as investigations and cleaning-up operations continue.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Follow all security personnel instructions, including any evacuation orders. Allow additional travel time in the area, especially to and from Nagoya Station. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.