On the 19th, the police reportedly burned more than 40 stores in the "Tanga Market," which has been popular as a citizen's kitchen in Kitakyushu City for many years. I am investigating the situation in detail.
The fire that broke out at the Tanga Market in Uomachi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City on the early morning of the 19th was almost extinguished in the morning of the 19th, but there is a possibility that the fire may be smoldering in a burnt building. , The fire department is checking to see if the fire is completely extinguished.
In the market, access is restricted due to arcades, etc., and most stores are closed on the 20th.
According to the fire department, the fire burned about 1,600 square meters and more than 40 stores in and around the market.
The police are investigating the situation at the scene in detail to identify the cause of the fire together with the fire department.
On the other hand, Mayor Kitakyushu of Kitakyushu said at a press conference on the 20th, "I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to the people involved in the Tanga Market, which has been popular as a citizen's kitchen for many years. I want to do my best, "and on the afternoon of the 20th, he announced that he would visit the site with Governor Hattori of Fukuoka Prefecture and confirm the damage situation.