Explosion in northern Japan

Explosion in northern Japan

Officials of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency search near the site of a suspected gas explosion in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Dec. 18, 2018. Forty-two people were injured when wooden buildings housing various businesses collapsed following the blast that occurred on Dec. 16. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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