(Fox News) – Authorities in Japan on Thursday arrested a man who shouted: “You Die!” before allegedly starting a fire at an animation studio that authorities fear left at least 23 people dead and another 36 injured, according to reports. Thirteen people were confirmed dead and more than 10 others are presumed dead. The suspect, who is 41-years-old, is reportedly among the injured at the hospital. He is believed to have set

the studio ablaze after spreading a fire accelerant, according to the New York Times. Police are investigating the man on suspicion of arson. Fire department officials said 13 people have been confirmed dead and more than 10 others are presumed dead. Most were workers at Kyoto Animation, known for mega-hit stories featuring high school girls. Kyoto fire department official Satoshi Fujiwara said 36 others have been injured, some of them critically. READ MORE


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