A fire broke out at a factory in Osaka’s East Yodogawa Ward on Tuesday evening, a facility that manufactures plastic products and other goods. The blaze quickly spread to a neighboring apartment building, escalating the situation and prompting a large-scale firefighting effort. Firefighters are currently on scene working to contain and extinguish the flames. The extent of the damage to both the factory and the apartment building is still being assessed. Authorities have not yet reported any injuries, but investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire. Residents of the affected apartment building have been evacuated as a precaution.