Teen girl burned in Nanto fire sparked by lighter used to remove insects

A fire broke out in a residence in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, after a resident used a lighter to exterminate insects, partially burning the building and injuring a teenage girl. The fire was reported at 12:08 a.m. on October 4 and extinguished about 30 minutes later, damaging curtains and part of a pillar. The 10-year-old girl suffered burns on both legs but her injuries are not life-threatening. Police and firefighters are investigating the cause. The resident, a 54-year-old female public worker, told authorities she was using the lighter while attempting to remove insects.