A major fire engulfed a commercial building near the famous Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka, Japan, prompting a large-scale emergency response. The incident caused significant disruption to the surrounding area and sent plumes of dark smoke into the skyline.
A large fire broke out in a commercial building near Tsutenkaku Tower , a famous tourist landmark in Osaka , western Japan , as seen in local TV footage on Tuesday. The fire started on the first floor of a five-story building, and 26 emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene, according to public broadcaster NHK, citing local police and fire departments.
Live images showed part of the building, located on a shopping street in downtown Osaka, still ablaze with dark smoke billowing into the skyline. The fire occurred in Naniwa Ward of Osaka, close to the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower. At least 26 fire trucks and a helicopter were deployed to combat the blaze, which sent huge plumes of black smoke into the air. The incident caused significant disruption in the bustling shopping district surrounding the tower
JAPAN FIRE TSUTENKAKU TOWER OSAKA EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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