Anime studio attacked by arsonist, explosion leaves dozens injured, 12 dead

In addition to the Kyoto Animation employees who have injured or perished, several workers whereabouts remain unaccounted for.

Witnesses report that the man shouted “Die!” while doing this, and then set the liquid ablaze, causing a fire and a loud explosion.

Witnesses say that when asked by police at the scene why he had set the fire, the man said “They did pakirui.”