Explosion in northern Japan

Explosion in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 17, 2018, shows the site of an explosion that occurred the previous night in Sapporo, northern Japan. Forty-two people were injured when wooden buildings housing various businesses collapsed following the blast apparently caused by leaking gas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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