A fire broke out on Friday at an elementary school in Tokyo, Japan, leaving at least 10 people injured, including 8 students and 2 teachers, local authorities confirmed.
The blaze occurred on the school grounds during class hours. Firefighters quickly arrived to contain the fire, but the initial cause remains unclear.
The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital. While their conditions have not been detailed, preliminary reports indicate no life-threatening injuries. An investigation is underway.
The fire occurred on the same day as a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in eastern Japan near Tokyo, which did not trigger any tsunami warning, according to Kyodo News.
