On the night of March 26, a fire broke out in an apartment building in Kita Ward, Sapporo.
A man in his 50s and a woman in her 60s were taken to the hospital, but their lives are not in danger.
The fire occurred in a two-story apartment building in Asabu-cho 1-chome, Kita Ward, Sapporo.
Shortly after 11:00 PM on the 26th, a passerby reported the fire to the fire department.
The passerby stated, “I happened to be passing by and saw something smoky coming from the window. After an explosion sound, the fire erupted all at once within about 20 to 30 seconds.”
The fire was extinguished approximately three hours later. In the incident, one room on the first floor of the apartment was burned. A man in his 50s living in that room and a woman in her 60s living in the room above were taken to the hospital after inhaling smoke.
Both were conscious, and their lives are not in danger.
Police believe the fire started in the first-floor living room, where the burning was most intense, and are investigating the exact cause.
Kita Ward
Kita Ward is a northern administrative district of Tokyo, Japan, historically known as a key transportation and industrial hub. Its development accelerated in the 20th century with the establishment of major railway stations like Ōji and Tabata, and it is home to cultural sites such as the Asukayama Park, which dates back to the 18th century. Today, it is a primarily residential area with a mix of modern apartments and older neighborhoods.
Sapporo
Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido, Japan, founded officially in 1868 during the Meiji period as a planned modern settlement. It is now internationally famous for hosting the 1972 Winter Olympics and its annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which began in 1950. The city’s history is closely tied to the development of Hokkaido and is renowned for its beer brewing industry, which started in the late 19th century.
Asabu-cho 1-chome
Asabu-cho 1-chome is a district located in the Kita ward of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Historically, the area was part of the early development of Sapporo in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, evolving from agricultural and residential land into a modern urban neighborhood. Today, it is primarily a quiet residential area known for its proximity to landmarks like the Hokkaido University Botanical Garden.
