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The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
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The Yomiuri Shimbun

Breaking News: 27 people feared dead after blaze in central Osaka

A building in Kita Ward, Osaka City, where a fire broke out. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

More than 20 people were feared dead following a blaze at a building in a commercial district of Osaka City on Friday morning.

The fire broke out on the fourth floor of the eight-story building, according to the Osaka City Fire Department, and according to reports, 27 people were in a state of "cardiopulmonary arrest."

The Osaka prefectural police are investigating the case on suspicion of arson.

A building in Kita Ward, Osaka City, where a fire broke out. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)
A building in Kita Ward, Osaka City, where a fire broke out. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

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