Japan wildfire: Thousands evacuated amid biggest blaze in decades

Thousands of residents have been evacuated from the northern Japan city of Ofunato due to the country’s largest wildfire in over 30 years. The fire, which started on Wednesday, has burned 1,800 hectares, claimed one life, and damaged over 80 buildings, with efforts ongoing to control the blaze.

Mar 1, 2025 - 19:45
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Japan wildfire: Thousands evacuated amid biggest blaze in decades
Thousands of residents have been evacuated from the northern Japan city of Ofunato due to the country’s largest wildfire in over 30 years. The fire, which started on Wednesday, has burned 1,800 hectares, claimed one life, and damaged over 80 buildings, with efforts ongoing to control the blaze.

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