Japan Faces Largest Wildfire in Decades

A major wildfire is currently raging in Japan, with widespread damage reported. The fire has affected over 2,100 hectares of forest in Ofunato, and has forced at least 1,200 residents to evacuate their homes. According to reports, at least 84 homes have been damaged or destroyed. The Japanese government has deployed over 2,000 troops and firefighters to combat the blaze, which is considered the worst wildfire in the country in decades.

The recent wildfire in Japan has been reported as the largest in more than three decades, with estimated damages of 1,800 hectares (4,450 acres). The blaze, which started on Wednesday, has forced over 3,200 people to evacuate, with 1,200 of them seeking shelter. Firefighters from across the country have been mobilized to combat the fire, with approximately 1,700 personnel involved.