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Fire erupts in 3-story building in Kyoto, no injuries reported NHK

A fire erupted at a restaurant in a three-story building in an entertainment district in Kyoto on Saturday night. There have been no reports of injuries.
A staffer at the restaurant alerted the police around 7:50 p.m. It took a few hours for the blaze to be brought under control.
Police say over 60 people who were in the restaurant at the time, including the staff, evacuated without injury.
Firefighters say more than 20 emergency vehicles, including fire engines, rushed to the scene.
The restaurant is located in Pontocho, a district along the Kamo River lined with many restaurants and bars.

Quiz 1:
Where did the fire occur?
A. In a residential area
B. In an entertainment district in Kyoto
C. Near a factory
D. Along a river

Quiz 2:
How many emergency vehicles were sent to the scene of the fire?
A. Less than 10
B. More than 60
C. Around 50
D. Exact number unknown

Quiz 3:
Were there any reports of injuries caused by the fire?
A. Yes
B. No, but some were treated for shock
C. Some people were injured while evacuating
D. The information is not available
Summary
Fire at a three-story restaurant in Kyoto's entertainment district on Saturday night; no reported injuries. The blaze required multiple emergency vehicles, including over 20 fire engines, to control. Approximately 60 people evacuated safely. The incident occurred in Pontocho, a riverfront district
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ID: 1a4d14bd-d9d8-4f46-b077-64709a5907aa

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251130_01/

Date: Nov. 30, 2025

Notes: NHK News with Quiz - 2025-11-30

Created: 2025/12/01 08:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:18

Last Read: 2025/12/01 08:45