According to CCTV News, a forest fire broke out in Ōtsuchi, Iwate, Japan, on April 22, and the fire is spreading toward the town center. Local media reported today (April 24) that the local government has issued evacuation orders to more than 2,500 residents—accounting for about one-quarter of the town's total population.
As of 8:00 pm local time on April 23, the two wildfires in the area had burned a total of 431 hectares (4.31 square kilometres). The fires have destroyed seven buildings, including one residential house. No people have been reported trapped or injured so far. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency has requested support from the emergency fire rescue teams of eight prefectures and districts, including Hokkaido and Aomori, with a total of 442 personnel dispatched to assist.
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