SocietyHouse burned down in Akita; couple unreachable, eldest son arrested on suspicion of arson

A house in Nikaho, Akita Prefecture, was completely destroyed by fire on the 13th. Two bodies were found in the burned remains. The couple who lived in the house could not be contacted after the fire. Police arrested their 44-year-old eldest son on suspicion of arson and are working to confirm the identities of the bodies.

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NNHK News★★★☆☆2026-07-14 00:16Original