A forest fire in the northeastern coastal city of Ofunato, Japan, has resulted in significant damage to homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. The fire, which started on Wednesday, has burned approximately 2,100 hectares (5,190 acres) of forest, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency.
Reports indicate that at least 84 homes have been damaged, and over 1,200 individuals have been evacuated from the affected areas. While the fire has subsided in some regions, the situation remains critical.
