Japan, fire and Rain

Rain checks spread of Japan wildfire
Rain appears to have halted the spread of Japan's worst wildfire in more than half a century, officials said on Thursday, as residents expressed relief that the smoke was gone. The blaze had raged around the northeastern city of Ofunato for more than a week,
Thousands flee as wildfire spreads across Ofunato, homes destroyed: What is happening in Japan?
A massive forest fire has engulfed parts of Ofunato, a northeastern coastal city in Japan, damaging dozens of homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. The fire, which began last Wednesday, has now spread across approximately 2,
Rain, snow offer hope in Japan's worst wildfire in 50 years
Japan battled its worst wildfire in half a century on Wednesday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet weather gave hope for some relief.
Inferno in Ofunato: Japan’s worst wildfire in decades forces thousands to evacuate
A massive wildfire has devastated Ofunato in Japan’s Iwate Prefecture, damaging over 80 buildings and forcing mass evacuations. Military helicopters have been deployed to combat the raging flames, as thick smoke engulfs the mountainous region.
Biggest wildfire in decades burning in Japan
It has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate in the north eastern coastal city of Ofunato.
Japan's worst wildfire in half a century spreads
Firefighters were Tuesday battling Japan's worst wildfire in half a century, which has left one dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 local residents.
What Sparked Japan’s Deadliest Wildfire in 50 Years? Experts Investigate
Japan is grappling with its most destructive wildfire in half a century, with entire communities reduced to ash and investigators racing to determine the cause. Preliminary findings suggest a dangerous mix of climate-induced drought,
Japan’s Biggest Wildfire in Decades Rages On as Thousands Flee
A massive wildfire erupted near Ofunato, Japan, consuming thousands of hectares of forest in what has become the country’s largest blaze in over 30 years. Dry conditions, record-low February rainfall,
Japan’s Raging Wildfire Is Pushing Wildlife to the Edge
Japan’s devastating wildfire is not only destroying landscapes but also pushing wildlife to the brink. 🔥 From displaced animals to threatened ecosystems, the impact is heartbreaking. Discover how this raging fire is affecting Japan’s wildlife and what’s being done to help.
Japan fights forest fire that has forced 1,200 people to evacuate
Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a ...
Japan fights a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and caused hundreds to evacuate
Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a ...
Japan may declare ‘severe disaster’ as record wildfire burns for eighth day
Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba was considering declaring the country’s biggest wildfire in decades a “severe disaster ...
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Wet weather promises relief from Japan wildfire
Japan continued to battle its worst wildfire in half a century on Wednesday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet ...
Firefighters battle deadly blaze in northeastern Japan
Firefighters are battling a blaze in northeastern Japan that has damaged dozens of homes, burned thousands of acres and ...
Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years
The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for ...
Aerial footage captures forest fire burning in northern Japan
Aerial footage captures the scale and destruction of a forest fire burning in northern Japan. As of Thursday, the blaze has ...
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Yokohama firefighters drop water from helicopter on blazes in Japan’s Ofunato
Yokohama City firefighters deploy to Japan's northeastern region to reinforce against raging fires in Ofunato. Video credit: ...