Fire at Japanese gaming site kills four

OSAKA, Japan, July 6 (UPI) -- Four people were killed and at least 19 others were hurt as a result of a fire that erupted at a gaming site in Osaka, Japan, police say.

The Kyodo news agency said Monday investigators were still inspecting the site of Sunday's deadly fire to determine if any additional people died at the pachinko gaming site.

Police said the initial investigation into the fire, which killed at least three women and one man, is focused possible arson.

Firefighters said five of the individuals hurt in blaze were in serious condition as a result of their injuries.

Kyodo said nearly 100 people were inside the gaming parlor when the fire began and an 30 others lived in the rest of the six-story building.

The fire was contained within 25 minutes thanks to the efforts of nearly 50 fire engines and a helicopter.