On May 24, just before 1 PM, the fire department received a call about burn injuries from a barbecue at the Hollywood World Beauty School in Mitsuhashi Town, Yanagawa City. According to the police, the incident took place during a school event, attended by approximately 500 students and teachers. During the barbecue, a male teacher, noticing that the charcoal fire was dwindling, decided to douse it with disinfectant alcohol, causing it to flare up and ignite the students’ clothing.
In an interview with the media the schools’ principal conveyed deep remorse, admitting they underestimated the risks associated with alcohol. He acknowledged the tragic loss of a precious student’s life and the inability to rectify it. He pledged to approach both students and parents honestly and provide support to the grieving family. In the meantime, law enforcement officials are probing into the situation, treating it as a potential case of professional negligence leading to death and injury. Source: NHK
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