“Explosion Hits Japanese Thermal Power Plant in Aichi; No Casualties Reported” An explosion occurred at the Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant in Aichi, Japan. Fire brigades quickly responded, extinguishing flames on the coal conveyor belt. Initial reports indicate no casualties. The plant, operational since 2022, is owned by JERA, a joint venture of Tokyo Electric Power and Chubu Electric Power. An investigation into the explosion is underway.