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Fiery Kyoto studio attack kills at least 33

China Daily | Updated: 2019-07-19 07:57

TOKYO - A man screaming "You die!" burst into an animation production studio in Kyoto, Japan, and set it on fire early on Thursday, officials said. Fire department reports said at least 33 people had died as of press time.

Kyoto police said the suspect was injured and taken to a hospital. They are investigating the man, 41, who is not a company employee, on suspicion of arson, police said.

The blaze injured another 35 people, 10 seriously, Japanese authorities said. Most were workers at Kyoto Animation, known for megahit stories featuring high school girls, with places featured in the stories even becoming "pilgrimage sites" for fans.

Fiery Kyoto studio attack kills at least 33

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