Fire in Yokohama apartment building kills two people, possibly a couple in their 80s. On the night of the 23rd, a fire broke out in a room in an apartment in Midori Ward.
The fire was extinguished after about an hour, but according to police, Takeo Matsuda (81), who lived in the room, was confirmed dead, and another person was found dead in the burnt ruins. Since they have not been able to contact her since the fire, the police believe that she is Mr. Matsuda's wife and are working to confirm her identity.