Fire claims resort hotel in Wakayama

Fire claims resort hotel in Wakayama

A fire burns to the ground a resort hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 17. The fire started at around 6:40 p.m. on the fourth floor and burned down the entire nine-story building. No serious injuries were reported among the 100 guests and hotel employees. This photo was taken from a helicopter at 9:45 p.m. The resort town has more than 50 hotels and inns.

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