Clientes and employees at an arcade began coughing and experiencing eye and throat irritation late Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at around 5:35 pm on the fourth floor of mozo Wonder City, a large commercial complex located in Futakata-cho, Nishi-ku, in Nagoya city, Aichi province. Vinte and three others reported symptoms. Oito of them, including a zero-year-old baby, were taken to hospitals. The injuries are considered minor and not life-threatening, according to authorities. Bombeiros and police responded to the scene.
Bombeiros and police are called after reports of irritating odor
Corpo of Bombeiros of Nagoya received the call at around 5:25 p.m. An employee at the establishment alerted to several people coughing inside the game center. Equipes arrived quickly and found the room with a strong and irritating odor. Testemunhas described difficulty breathing near a photo sticker booth and other gaming machines. The area was evacuated in an orderly manner. The mall continued operating in other sectors after the initial action.
- Bombeiros confirmed 23 cases of respiratory and ocular symptoms;
- Oito victims, aged zero to 40, received hospital care;
- Nenhum suspicious object was identified at the time of evacuation;
- The location is about 550 meters from Meitetsu Kami-Otai station;
- Residential Casas and a primary school are nearby.
Nishi police began an investigation to determine the source of the symptoms. Peritos collected air samples and inspected the facilities. Até early in the evening, there was no confirmation about gas, chemical substance or equipment failure.
Testemunhas report strong smell and sudden panic
A 24-year-old man, resident of Konan, in Aichi province, was visiting the information desk on the first floor when he heard about the problem. Ele said he was playing Taiko in the back of the arcade and smelled a strong smell coming from a nearby booth. The coughing started then and spread among those present. “I have a headache, I can’t stop coughing and I’m nauseous”, he reported in a changed voice.
An 18-year-old high school student was at the scene with a friend. Ambas felt pain in their throat shortly after entering the gaming area. Funcionários advised immediate exit. “They said there seemed to be a problem and that we should leave,” said the young woman. The mall’s public address system announced a complaint from a customer on the fourth floor and reported that no visible threat had been found so far.
The commercial complex brings together shops, restaurants and leisure options. The game center occupies part of the fourth floor and attracts families and young people. The movement of vehicles caught the attention of those on lower floors. Imagens shows several emergency vehicles gathered at the building’s entrance around 6:50 p.m.
Shopping maintains partial operation while investigation progresses
mozo Wonder City did not interrupt activities on other floors. The administration collaborated with rescue teams and provided access to affected areas. Até At the moment, there are no records of new cases after the evacuation of the game center. Autoridades ask that anyone who has experienced symptoms seek medical advice if any discomfort persists.
The investigation remains ongoing. Peritos analyzes ventilation, products used in machines and possible leaks. The proximity to homes and schools reinforces the need for quick clarification to avoid concern in the neighborhood. Bombeiros monitored the air quality at the site during the incident.
Emergency Operation Detalhes
Equipes from several barracks responded. Policiais from Nishi police station supported cordoning off the area. The action lasted around two hours until the floor was partially cleared. Nenhum serious injury was recorded. The eight hospitalized remain under observation.