Fire At Tsukiji Fish Market Nearby Shops

Above, the Tsukiji Fish Market during my visit last year.

The Daily Yomiuri reported tonight:

Fire broke out Wed. night in Tsukiji fish market, burning 5 shops. 39 vehicles, chopper dispatched; 3 firefighters treated for heatstroke.

I visited the Tsukiji Fish Market last December and found it to be quite an interesting place.

The Japanese fishing industry was hurt badly due to the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and radiation leaks. This doesn't help matters any.

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7/14/11: The Daily Yomouri posted a correction on the fire:

CORRECTION: Fire broke out Wed. night in shopping area immediately adjacent to Tsukiji fish market, not market itself, burning 5 shops.

Above, some of the shops near the Tsukiji Fish Market during my December 2010 visit.