Japan experiences largest wildfire in 50 years
The rapid spread of the wildfire in Ofunato was caused by both government neglect and the worsening of climate change around the world.
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Country reeling from Japan's largest wildfire in 50 years: 'Nothing is left'
Hundreds of people were forced to flee their homes as firefighters worked to contain Japan's largest wildfire in 50 years. ...
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Why the latest Iwate wildfire is so difficult to extinguish
The wildfire in Iwate Prefecture is quickly becoming one ... Although forest fires rarely make the front page in Japan, they occur more frequently than people think, with around 1,200 reported ...
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Wet weather promises relief from Japan wildfire
Japan continued to battle its worst wildfire in half a century on Wednesday in a region hit by record-low rainfall, as wet weather gave hope for some relief. The blaze around the city of Ofunato in ...
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Tsunami memorial serves as a tribute to those lost and a call to never forget
Along the coast of Japan’s Iwate prefecture, where a tsunami swept away entire communities on March 11, 2011, a single tree remains as a symbol of endurance. Known as the Miracle Pine ...