One body found in Katsuyama house fire; three nearby buildings damaged

A fire broke out at a residence in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, on the morning of October 4, leaving one body found in the ruins. The fire destroyed one home and partially damaged three adjacent buildings. The fire was reported around 8 a.m. in the Motomachi 2-chome area, where homes and shops are located. It was extinguished about two hours later, and one body was discovered in the fully burned house. A nearby resident suffered minor burns. Police believe the body is the male resident who lived alone in the house and has been unreachable. Authorities are working to confirm his identity.