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The volcanic alert for Mount Shinmoe has been raised to Level 3, restricting access due to increasing seismic activity and potential eruption risks. The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned that …
Volcanic Alert Level Raised for Mount Shinmoe in Japan Read More
Wildfires in Okayama, Japan, have been raging for five days, burning 559 hectares and damaging six structures, though no injuries have occurred. Firefighting efforts are ongoing with air and ground …
Wildfires Continue in Okayama for Fifth Day, Prompting Evacuations and Response Measures Read More
Forest fires in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, have been burning for over five days. Efforts to combat the fires include aerial support from Self-Defense Force helicopters. Significant damage has occurred in …
Ongoing Forest Fires in Ehime Prefecture, Japan: Five Days of Destruction Read More
Wildfires in Ehime and Okayama prefectures have burned over 900 hectares, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of households. The Ehime government has declared affected areas eligible for disaster relief aid. …
Over 900 Hectares Destroyed in Ehime and Okayama Wildfires Read More
Recent wildfires in Japan and South Korea have been linked to climate change, intensified by dry soil, strong winds, and high temperatures. These fires have been active since last weekend, …
Wildfires in Japan and South Korea Intensified by Climate Change Read More
Wildfires are spreading in western Japan, affecting Ehime, Okayama, and Miyazaki prefectures. A significant fire in Ehime has destroyed 306 hectares, prompting evacuation orders for nearly 6,000 residents. Another fire …
Wildfires Wreak Havoc Across Western Japan Amid Ongoing Evacuations Read More
Recent wildfires in western Japan have forced evacuations and damaged homes, with injuries reported. Firefighters continue to battle the flames amid challenging dry conditions. This event follows earlier wildfires in …
Wildfires Spread in Western Japan, Causing Evacuations and Property Damage Read More
Wildfires in Ehime and Okayama prefectures continue for the third consecutive day, expanding to 214 hectares in Ehime and 300 hectares in Okayama. Evacuation orders have been issued for 2,585 …
Wildfires Continue to Spread in Japan’s Ehime and Okayama Prefectures Read More
A wildfire in Ehime Prefecture is ongoing, having expanded to 171 hectares, with evacuation orders still in effect for many residents. Meanwhile, a wildfire in Okayama Prefecture has subsided, allowing …
Ehime Wildfire Continues to Spread as Okayama Fire Subsides Read More
In light of a spreading wildfire in Iwate Prefecture, Japan’s disaster management agency has requested more firefighters from nationwide departments, with about 1,700 already responding. The fire has burned nearly …
Heightened Efforts Against Wildfire in Japan as Firefighters Mobilize Read More