Myojo 56 building fire

The Myojo 56 building fire was a fire that occurred in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo on September 1, 2001. The cause of fire was probably arson, but the arsonist hasn't been arrested mainly because the security is poor in Kabukicho. The fire occurred in the third floor of the building. Three employees jumped from the third floor, and they survived. However, other 44 people were killed by carbon monoxide. The bereaved of victims accused participants for lack of security. After they reached an accommodation, the building was broken in May 2006.

External links

• Tokyo blast kills 44 BBC, September 1, 2001
• Victims' families sue over Kabukicho fire deaths in 2001 The Japan Times, February 23, 2003
• Kabukicho fire deathtrap to be razed The Japan Times Weekly, May 13, 2006