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04 Feb 2025

Japan: 82 dead in Tokyo house fires during 2024

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Here are some notable fires and accidents that occurred in Japan since the beginning of 2025:

 

  1. House Fires in Tokyo: A series of house fires occurred in Tokyo, mainly on its Pacific Ocean side, due to dry air causing fires to spread quickly. The Tokyo Fire Department reported a total of 82 deaths due to house fires in Tokyo last year, with 30 deaths in November and December alone. 
  2. Fire in Hokkaido: On the same day in early January 2025, a series of house fires broke out in Hokkaido, resulting in three confirmed deaths.
  3. Fire at a Diet Member's Condominium: In late November 2024, a fire gutted the condominium of a Liberal Democratic Party Diet member, resulting in the deaths of two people.
  4. New Year's Eve Fires: On New Year's Eve, a fire burned 10 houses, resulting in the deaths of two people.

     

More Information: 

The Japan News - Rash of House Fires: Examine Appliances, Areas around Electrical Outlets, Plugs 

Statistics Bureau - Chapter 29 Disasters and Accidents