All of the occupants of the residence were sent to a hospital due to smoke inhalation, police said
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Suspect reportedly threatened via telephone, 'I will carry out a Kyoto Animation-type attack in which I ignite gasoline,'
Shinji Aoba of Saitama Prefecture is in custody, police said
Multiple knives and at least one hammer were found dropped at the scene, police said
Police apprehended a 41-year-old man at the scene
Witness reported seeing an adult male spraying around gasoline inside the building
Suspect denies the allegations, telling police, '"Since I had been drinking in that area, I do not recall'
Fire brigade arriving at the scene extinguished the blaze in 20 minutes
Suspect regularly travels between Thailand and Japan
Suspect denies the allegations, telling police, 'I do not recall'