Children rescued from ledge during Tokyo school fire
Al Jazeera reported that more than 300 pupils and staff were evacuated after a fire broke out at a primary school in Tokyo.
By Sofia Marchetti · World Affairs Correspondent
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A fire at a primary school in Tokyo forced children to take refuge on a narrow window ledge before they were evacuated, according to Al Jazeera. The report said more than 300 pupils and staff got out as flames and dense black smoke came from classroom windows.
Al Jazeera said eyewitness video showed dozens of schoolchildren clustered on the ledge after the fire started. The footage showed the danger facing children inside the building as smoke spread from the classrooms, according to the broadcaster.
The school was evacuated during the incident, Al Jazeera reported. The broadcaster did not give further details on the cause of the fire, the extent of damage to the school, or whether anyone was injured.
The incident was reported by Al Jazeera on June 19, 2026.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.