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

The Yomiuri Shimbun

16:00 JST, November 26, 2024 (updated at 17:00 JST)

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.

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