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Blaze Breaks Out in Iidabashi, Central Tokyo; Firefighting Innovations Tested Amid Crisis

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A fire broke out in Iidabashi, central Tokyo, in an area known for the Iidabashi Plano, a residential plaza completed in 2009, which features a symbolic "Time Tree" and a line marking the distance to Mount Fuji. As firefighters responded, the incident highlighted Japan’s advancements in firefighting technology, such as water-free fire engines and AI-powered robots, which were first reported by NHK in 2023.

The fire in Iidabashi serves as a reminder of Tokyo's history of deadly urban fires. A tragic incident in 2001, the Myojo 56 building fire in Shinjuku, claimed 44 lives due to arson and fire code violations, underscoring the critical need for effective fire safety measures.

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