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Wildfires in western Japan’s Ehime and Okayama prefectures have forced evacuations. The largest fire, in Imabari City, has burned 214 hectares, while another fire in Okayama has impacted 300 hectares …
Ongoing Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in Western Japan Read More
Wildfires in western Japan have injured two people and forced evacuations. The fires affected Okayama, Imabari, and Aso, leading to home damage and extensive firefighting efforts. Experts attribute the fires …
Wildfires in Western Japan Lead to Evacuations and Injuries Read More
Two wildfires in Okayama and Ehime prefectures, ignited over the weekend, have burned 370 hectares of land. This is the second occurrence of large wildfires in recent weeks, following a …
Firefighters and SDF Work to Contain Wildfires in Okayama and Ehime Read More
Wildfires have erupted in Okayama and Ehime Prefectures in western Japan, leading to evacuation orders for approximately 900 residents. The fire in Okayama City has burned over 100 hectares while …
Wildfires Erupt in Okayama and Ehime Prefectures, Evacuations Ordered Read More
Wildfires ignited in western Japan’s Okayama and Imabari prefectures, prompting evacuations. Firefighting teams are actively working to manage the situation, with no injuries reported. Authorities are maintaining high alert as …
Wildfires Break Out in Western Japan, Prompting Evacuations Without Injuries Read More
Wildfires broke out in western Japan’s Okayama and Ehime prefectures, prompting evacuations but resulting in no injuries. Emergency services are actively combatting the blazes, with significant resources deployed. The incidents …
Wildfires Erupt in Western Japan; Evacuations Prompted Without Injuries Read More
Japan has successfully brought under control its worst wildfire in over fifty years, which began on February 26, claimed one life, damaged over 210 buildings, and forced evacuations of 4,200 …
Japan’s Worst Wildfire in Over 50 Years Successfully Contained Read More
The Ofunato wildfire has been contained, being Japan’s largest in over fifty years, engulfing approximately 2,900 hectares. Evacuation orders have been lifted for some, but many residents remain affected. The …
Containment of Iwate Wildfire: Japan’s Largest in Half a Century Read More
Ofunato City Mayor Fuchigami Kiyoshi has declared that the wildfires that broke out 11 days ago are contained. Evacuation orders remain for certain districts, affecting over 2,400 residents, but are …
Ofunato Mayor Declares Wildfires Contained in Northeastern Japan Read More
Japan has contained its worst wildfire in over fifty years, affecting 2,900 hectares and resulting in one death. The mayor confirmed control after an aerial survey. Recent rainfall aided firefighting …
Japan Successfully Contained Its Most Severe Wildfire in 50 Years Read More