OSAKA – A fire broke out Monday in a building located in Osaka’s Dotombori district, one of the city’s busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, reportedly injuring one person, local firefighters said.

An emergency call at around 9:50 a.m. reported the fire on the first floor of the building in the western Japan city, they said.

Firefighters have responded and are attempting to extinguish the blaze.

AloJapan.com