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Major Fire in Japan: One Person Missing, Hundreds Evacuated

One person is missing and 175 others evacuated after a major fire destroyed at least 170 homes in Japan. Authorities are searching for the missing person and assessing the damage.


Major Fire in Japan: One Person Missing, Hundreds Evacuated

One person is missing and 175 others have been evacuated from a residential area in Japan after a major fire destroyed at least 170 homes, local authorities announced on Wednesday. The fire broke out in a densely populated area, and significant firefighting resources were dispatched to contain the blaze. Authorities are continuing the search for the missing person and assessing the extent of the damage caused by the disaster. Residents from the affected homes have been temporarily relocated to emergency shelters.