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Tragic Sauna Fire Claims Lives, Investigations Underway

12/17/2025

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A fire at the Saunatiger sauna in Tokyo killed Masanari Matsuda and Yoko Matsuda.
The couple were found unconscious near the entrance after an alarm call.
Investigations found the emergency button likely malfunctioned because the receiver was turned off.
The sauna door handles had fallen off, possibly trapping the couple inside.
The facility has suspended operations and is cooperating with authorities to determine the cause.

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Story summary

A fire at the Saunatiger sauna in Tokyo killed Masanari Matsuda and Yoko Matsuda.
The couple were found unconscious near the entrance after an alarm call.
Investigations found the emergency button likely malfunctioned because the receiver was turned off.
The sauna door handles had fallen off, possibly trapping the couple inside.
The facility has suspended operations and is cooperating with authorities to determine the cause.