In Japan, at least four people were killed and four others critically injured after a fire broke out at an apartment in Kobe city on Sunday.<br />''  <br />'' The police confirmed that four persons were found dead at the scene while the other four men who were all unconscious, were taken to a hospital.<br />'' <br />'' Local media reported that all eight individuals were found on the first floor of the apartment, which has about 30 rooms. Most of the residents on the first floor were pensioners and day labourers.<br />''  <br />''The authorities said, the fire was mostly extinguished after about an hour.<br />