Fire races through 170 buildings in southern Japan, one person missing
The fire broke out during strong winds on Tuesday evening near a fishing port in the city of Oita and spread to a forest.
Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations
Firefighters and army helicopters are battling a fire that has burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan and forced more than 170 people to evacuate.
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170 homes damaged as fire burns through neighbourhood in Japan
Firefighters and army helicopters have been battling a blaze that burned through a neighbourhood in south-western Japan, killing one person, injuring ...
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Gas supply stopped in city in Yamaguchi after gas leaks, stove fires
A utilities company in western Japan stopped providing gas to customers in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Thursday after dozens of complaints about gas leaks and stove fires. Yamaguchi Gohdoh Gas Co, ...