Kawasaki fire kills man and injures four

A fatal fire broke out at a two-story wooden building used for both commercial and residential purposes in Nakanojima, Tama Ward, Kawasaki City, on the morning of October 2. The fire, which originated in a restaurant kitchen on the first floor, completely destroyed the structure.

A man in his 70s, believed to be the shop owner, was rescued from the wreckage but was later confirmed dead. The incident also resulted in injuries to four others: a woman in her 50s from a neighboring shop and three firefighters. Police are currently investigating the cause of the blaze and working to identify the deceased.