Twelve people suffered minor injuries after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Koganei, western Tokyo, on Monday night, local authorities said.The injured ranged in age from 1 to their 80s and all were believed to be residents of the 13-story building. Five were taken to hospital after complaining of symptoms such as sore throat.The Tokyo Fire Department said about 200 square meters of a first-floor storage area was burned in the fire. The building was undergoing major repairs including to its exterior, according to police, and construction materials were likely placed in the stor…READ FULL ARTICLE
