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Iwate Otsuchi Forest Fire Continues for Sixth Day, 1600 Hectares Affected
A forest fire in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, continues to spread on its sixth day, affecting over 1600 hectares.
Otsuchi Forest Fire Continues to Spread on Sixth Day
The forest fire in Otsuchi town, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, continues to spread on its sixth day, April 27. As of Sunday morning, the estimated area burned has expanded to over 1600 hectares.
Ground Forces Begin Extinguishing Efforts
Local authorities in Iwate Prefecture are deploying ground forces starting April 27 to spray extinguishing agents in the forest as part of ongoing efforts to control the blaze. However, a clear outlook for containing the fire has not yet been established.
*Source: NHK World-Japan (2026-04-27)*
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