Large forest fire in Ōtsuchi, Japan

A large forest fire has broken out in Ōtsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

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Ōtsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 16:34 UTC

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A significant forest fire has ignited in Ōtsuchi Town, located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. The blaze is currently active, with local authorities and firefighting teams responding to the emergency. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are not yet known.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-04603cycle Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 16:34 UTC · first reported 6d ago