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flag Wildfire burns over 200 hectares in Otsuchi, Japan, destroying buildings and forcing evacuations.

flag A wildfire in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, continued to spread on April 23, burning over 200 hectares and destroying seven buildings. flag Evacuation orders were issued for thousands of residents, and emergency responders, including helicopters and Self-Defense Forces, are battling the flames. flag Schools were closed, and neighboring prefectures were asked for assistance as authorities work to contain the active blazes.

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