Fire at a primary school in Tokyo causes ten injuries

On Friday, June 19, 2026, a fire broke out at a primary school in the Kita ward of northern Tokyo. The blaze started around 11:00 local time in a music room located on the fourth floor of the building. At the time of the incident, the school was occupied by at least 300 students and dozens of staff members. All individuals were successfully evacuated from the premises, and the fire was brought under control within three hours. According to reports from NHK and Kyodo News, ten people—comprising eight students and two teachers—required medical attention for smoke inhalation. Four people were reported to have been rescued from inside the building. There were no reports of severe casualties or fatalities.