Kyoto Animation, also known as KyoAni, has suffered a fire that has killed 33 people. The blaze is believed to have been deliberately caused by arson, and a suspect is currently being held in custody.
The New York Times reports that Japan’s Kyoto City Fire Department has confirmed 33 deaths and 36 injuries, while the Asahi Shimbun reports that 17 people remain in hospital following the incident. The death toll is the highest suffered due to arson in the last 30 years, according to The Japan Times.
Source: IGN.com Kyoto Animation Anime Studio Fire Kills 33, Is Suspected to Be Arson