Fire Breaks Out at Kurosawa Film Studio Warehouse
A fire broke out at a warehouse believed to belong to Kurosawa Film Studio in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, shortly after midnight on October 23, prompting the dispatch of 40 emergency vehicles after a report that a battery was burning, with witnesses describing explosion-like sounds and vibrations strong enough to shake nearby windows. (News On Japan)
A fire broke out at a warehouse in Yokohama, Yokohama Prefecture, on October 23, shortly after midnight. This prompted the dispatch of 40 emergency vehicles, following a report of a burning battery emitting explosion-like sounds and causing strong vibrations that shook nearby windows. Firefighters arrived at the scene around 12:30 a.m., with footage from the location showing thick black smoke billowing from the structure and intense red flames engulfing parts of the building.
Witnesses described hearing a powerful explosion, similar to thunder, and felt the vibrations that caused windows to shake. The warehouse is believed to be operated by Kurosawa Film Studio, a company that manages filming equipment and related materials. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was eventually brought under control by the firefighters.
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