Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on April 23, 2026, shows the site of a wildfire that broke out the previous day in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan. Wildfires that broke out in two locations in the town continue with containment still not in sight.

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  • ILEA005077722
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  • 2026/4/23 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2026 Kyodo News
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  • 2645 × 3968 pixel
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  • 240 dpi
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  • 1.20(MB)*
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