TOKYO — Two people died after a fire broke out in a residential area near Tokyo Skytree in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, local media reported.
At around 5 p.m. local time (0800 GMT), the blaze was reported at a two-story house in a densely packed residential area in Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, Kyodo News reported, citing the local fire department.
The fire spread within minutes to encompass at least eight buildings, including houses, amid strong winds, the report said.
The incident occurred close to Tokyo Skytree, Japan’s tallest broadcasting tower and a popular tourist spot.
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