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Evacuation in Japan Over Forest Fire Threat

A forest fire in Goto, Nagasaki Prefecture, prompted authorities to issue an evacuation warning to 1,534 residents in 924 households. The blaze began during a garbage burning operation and spread rapidly due to dry conditions. Fire crews…

Ambulance Helicopter Crashes Off Japan, 3 Dead

An ambulance helicopter carrying six people crashed into the sea off Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, killing three. The aircraft lost contact 10 minutes after takeoff from Tsushima Island en route to Fukuoka. Three survivors were rescued,…

Japan Battles Ongoing Forest Fires

Forest fires in Japan’s Ehime and Okayama prefectures have been burning for four days, destroying 779 hectares. A new fire has also erupted in Miyazaki, prompting evacuation warnings for over 8,100 people.…

Japan Battles Forest Fires in Ehime and Okayama

Forest fires in Japan’s Ehime and Okayama prefectures have been raging for three days, scorching 514 hectares of land. Over 16,000 households faced power outages, while evacuation warnings were issued to more than 1,000…

Japan Battles Wildfires in Okayama and Ehime

Forest fires in Japan's Okayama and Ehime prefectures have scorched 355 hectares, prompting evacuation warnings for 893 residents. Strong winds and dry conditions fueled the spread, damaging at least six structures. Authorities suspended…

Japan Battles Massive Wildfire in Ofunato

A forest fire that began on February 26 in Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, has burned 2,600 hectares and remains uncontained after a week. Authorities issued evacuation warnings for 4,596 residents, with over 1,200 people in shelters…

Massive Forest Fire in Japan Forces Evacuations

A forest fire in Ofunato, Japan, has been burning for six days, destroying at least 2,100 hectares of land and forcing 1,197 people into temporary shelters. The fire, which began on February 26 in Iwate Prefecture, spread to…

Forest Fire Reduces 1,400 Hectares to Ashes in Japan

The forest fire that started 4 days ago in Ofunato city in Japan's Iwate prefecture and caused the death of 1 person has reduced 1,400 hectares of land to ashes, according to authorities. Japanese authorities also reported that 4,596…

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