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Thursday, July 18, 2019
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Thursday, July 18, 2019
33 dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleA suspected arson attack at an animation production company in Japan has killed 33 people and injured dozens more, after a man reportedly doused the building with flammable liquid and shouted “drop dead.”
A motive for the apparent attack remains unclear hours after the blaze. If arson is confirmed, the attack will be among the deadliest criminal acts in decades in Japan, where violent crime is extremely rare.
The fire gutted the three-story building in the city of Kyoto that housed Kyoto Animation, behind famous anime television productions. The incident sparked an outpouring of support from the industry and fans worldwide, including a viral fundraising campaign.
— AFP
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