Fire Breaks Out after Explosion Heard in Susukino Building, Sapporo; Multiple Injuries Reported (UPDATE 1)

The Yomiuri Shimbun
The site of the explosion in the Susukino district of Sapporo City

A fire broke out in a building in the Susukino entertainment district, Sapporo, after an explosion was heard at around 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday.


According to the fire department, several people were injured.

According to police sources, there is information that gasoline like liquid was thrown.

The Hokkaido Prefectural Police are investigating the case.