Rescue Teams Battle Collapsing Structures Amid Heat in Kyushu

Emergency responders have been working through the night after the AION Mall's second floor gave way during the quake, rescuing trapped occupants and retrieving the bodies of two 20‑year‑old women. A third victim remains in cardiopulmonary arrest. Officials stress the importance of regular rest breaks for workers in the scorching summer heat to prevent heat stroke while they continue to clear debris and treat the injured.