Big Fires in Otsuchi, Japan
Apr 23, 2026, 09:47
Introduction
Big fires started in Otsuchi, Japan. More than 2,500 people left their homes to stay safe. Firefighters are working to stop the fire.
Main Body
The first fire started on April 22 at 1:50 p.m. in the Kozuchi area. It burned some buildings and trees. Then, another fire started in the Kirikiri area. This area is near many houses. By Thursday morning, the fires burned a lot of land. The government told 2,500 people to leave. One woman fell at a safe center and went to the hospital. No one died in the fire. The government asked the army for help. The wind was strong and the air was very dry. This made the fire grow fast.
Conclusion
People are safe now. The army and firefighters are still working to stop the fire.