Japan 'hell' fire killed dozens trying to escape.
Details emerged Friday of a horrifying inferno that tore through a Japanese animation firm and killed dozens, with people jumping out of the three-storey building and others trapped in a staircase unable to escape.
That was borne out by the grim toll: 33 dead, with dozens more injured, including several in critical condition. On Friday morning, people were arriving at the charred Kyoto Animation building to lay flowers and pay respects. Only sketchy details have emerged about the man, who reportedly shouted"drop dead" before setting the fire.
On Thursday, Kyoto Animation president Hideaki Hatta said the firm had received emailed death threats in the past but gave no further details.Local police said 12 men and 20 women were among the dead, with one victim not yet identified.Many of the bodies were found on a stairwell leading to the roof, suggesting people were trying to escape the flames when they were overcome.
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