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UPDATED Aug 6, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
Aug 5, 2026 at 10:12 AM ET
LPG leak likely caused Kumamoto mall blast, ministry says
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Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry said an LPG leak likely caused the Aeon Mall Kumamoto blast.
WHO: Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry
WHAT: Said a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak was likely the cause of the mall blast
WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 9:53 AM ET
WHERE: Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
WHY: The blast was likely caused by a liquefied petroleum gas leak used by mall restaurants and tenants for cooking and heating water.
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