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