Several people were injured in a fire at an apartment building in the Japanese city of Niigata.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

TOKYO, December 25 (Xinhua) — Several people were injured in a fire that broke out Thursday in an apartment building in Niigata, central Japan, local media reported.

According to public broadcaster NHK, the fire broke out at around 6:00 p.m. local time in a 10-story building in the city's Chuo-ku district.

It is noted that firefighters who arrived at the scene are still continuing to extinguish the flames.

According to local authorities, several people were injured in the incident, but details have not yet been released.

The apartment building is located in the bustling center of Niigata, surrounded by restaurants and other residential buildings. –0–

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