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Osaka

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Area223
Weather24°C, Wind W at 3 km/h, 70% Humidity
Local timeFriday 00:39
Population2. 691 million (2015)
Prefecture Osaka Prefecture
Current weather weathernews.jp
Location statistical region population United Nations
Island Honshu
Prefectur Osaka Prefecture
Regions Kansai
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Date of Upd.
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Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It's surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. ― Google

Japan: 27 feared dead in Osaka building fire

Feb 16,2020 12:34 am

At least 27 people are feared dead after a fire broke out in a building in downtown Osaka , Japan.

Police are looking into the possibility that The Blaze was deliberately started, said public broadcaster NHK.

Local media said The Victims had suffered " cardiopulmonary arrest, " a term often used in preliminary reports before a death is officially confirmed.

Footage showed blackened windows after dozens of firefighters put out The Blaze on The Fourth floor.

Rescue officials were alerted to The Fire on Friday morning, and it was successfully extinguished 30 Minutes later after it burned across an area of approximately 20 sqm (215 sq ft), said The Local fire department.

The Building is located in a busy commercial and Entertainment District in Osaka .



Source of news: bbc.com

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