Arson Suspected in Deadly Building Fire in Osaka

Police were investigating the possibility of arson after at least 19 people died in a building fire in Osaka, Japan, on December 17, broadcaster NHK reported.

This footage, posted to Twitter, shows fire engines at the scene and black tarp covering the windows of several floors of the building in Kita Ward.

NHK said a total of 28 people were injured in the blaze, 27 of whom suffered cardiopulmonary arrest. At least 24 people died, according to that outlet and another local report. Credit: @Omizuuni via Storyful