The fire appeared to have begun at a medical clinic located on the fourth floor of the eight-storey building.
At least 24 people died after a fire broke out in a commercial building in Osaka on Friday morning, The Japan Times reported. The blaze erupted in the city’s Kita ward and was reported to the fire department around 10.20 am local time. The blaze appeared to have erupted at a medical clinic located on the fourth floor of the eight-storey building. A cafe and a clothing shop were also located on the floor. Authorities suspect that arson may have been the cause of the blaze.
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