One Dead, Nine Hospitalized After Ship Fire in Japan's Shizuoka

Summary

One person has died and at least nine others have been hospitalized after a fire broke out on a ship under construction in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze.

Key Points
  • A fire broke out on a ship under construction in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Friday morning.
  • One worker died at the scene and at least nine others were hospitalized with smoke inhalation symptoms.
  • The incident was reported by an employee of the shipbuilding company in Shizuoka city.
  • Police and fire officials have begun investigating the cause of the fire.
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