TOKYO – A large fire erupted on January 21 at a commercial building near the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka, Japan. The blaze started on the first floor of a five-story structure located along a bustling shopping street in the heart of the city. Local TV footage showed thick, dark smoke rising from the building, with part of the structure still engulfed in flames as emergency teams worked to control the situation.
At least 26 emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene, according to public broadcaster NHK, which cited local police and fire department sources. While the fire continues to burn, there have been no confirmed reports of casualties or further details about the incident. Authorities are working swiftly to assess the damage and determine the cause of the fire.