Fire at Tokyo elementary school prompts evacuation; 10 treated for smoke inhalation

An alert was raised in Tokyo after a fire erupted in an elementary school located in the northern part of the Japanese capital. The blaze originated in a music room on the fourth floor of the building, according to Japanese media reports.

Authorities swiftly initiated the evacuation of children and educators. Firefighting units were dispatched to the scene to extinguish the fire. The mobilization was immediate, as hundreds of students were present in the school at the time of the incident, making a rapid evacuation critical.

According to public broadcaster NHK and the Kyodo news agency, at least ten individuals, eight students and two teachers, experienced respiratory issues resulting from smoke inhalation. The school housed approximately 300 students and dozens of staff members when the fire broke out.

Initial reports suggested that children might still be trapped inside as emergency crews responded. Social media posts showed emergency services at the scene, with one video indicating a fire at an elementary school in Tokyo and another stating that many children were unable to escape.