# Kawasaki structure fire

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kawasaki-structure-fire
> Updated: 2026-09-30T23:33:40.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A fatal fire occurred on October 2 at a two-story wooden building in Nakanojima, Tama Ward, Kawasaki City. The structure, which served both commercial and residential purposes, was completely destroyed after a fire originated in a first-floor restaurant kitchen.

A man in his 70s, believed to be the shop owner, was rescued from the wreckage but later died. Four other individuals sustained injuries, including a woman in her 50s from a neighboring shop and three firefighters. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Kawasaki fire kills man and injures four

A fatal fire destroyed a shop and residence in Kawasaki, Japan, leaving one man dead and four others injured, including three firefighters.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kawasaki-fire-kills-man-and-injures-four

### 2026-09-16: Apartment fire in Kamiita Town leaves four injured

A fire at an apartment complex in Kamiita Town, Tokushima, left four people injured, including three with full-body burns, after a unit was destroyed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apartment-fire-in-kamiita-town-leaves-four-injured

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Cite as: Kawasaki structure fire. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kawasaki-structure-fire