Forest Fire in Ofunato, Japan
Japan is fighting a forest fire in Ofunato that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds to evacuate. The fire has burned about 5,190 acres of forest, with at least 84 homes damaged and one person found dead. Dry weather conditions have contributed to the severity of the fire.
Key Points
- Forest fire in Ofunato, Japan has burned 5,190 acres of forest
- 84 homes damaged and over 1,200 people evacuated
- Dry winter conditions in northeastern regions have exacerbated the fire