Still Waters Posted July 18, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 18, 2019 At least 26 people are dead and dozens injured after a man set fire to an animation studio in the Japanese city of Kyoto, officials say. Police said the 41-year-old suspect broke into the Kyoto Animation studio on Thursday morning and sprayed petrol before igniting it. The suspect has been detained and was taken to hospital with injuries. Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the incident was "too appalling for words" and offered condolences. Kyoto Animation, known as KyoAni, produces films and graphic novels and is well regarded by fans for the quality of its productions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-49027178 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+susieice Posted July 18, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 18, 2019 The death toll is now at 33 and police believe everyone has been accounted for. Witnesses say the suspect was yelling "you die" as he was pouring the accelerant and lit it with a lighter. https://www.fox29.com/news/man-shouting-you-die-kills-more-than-30-at-japan-anime-studio?fbclid=IwAR2sBSd2nqkJvMYzaB5h9xNBZLx7k804mhGYNjHiW2jfVRY-Ad_YceEr9-U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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