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[Breaking News]Wildfires in northeastern Japan

OTSUCHI, Japan, April 24 Kyodo - Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before. (Kyodo)

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, following outbreaks in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A helicopter flies for firefighting operations in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, as wildfires continue following outbreaks in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, following outbreaks in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, following outbreaks in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, following the outbreak of wildfires in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, on April 28, 2026, following the outbreak of wildfires in two districts in the northeastern Japan town six days earlier.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A Self-Defense Forces helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 27, 2026, following an outbreak at multiple locations in the town five days before.

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Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A Self-Defense Forces helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 27, 2026, following an outbreak at multiple locations in the town five days before.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Firefighting operations continue on April 23, 2026, in the town of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, as wildfires that broke out at two sites in the town the previous day continue.

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Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Firefighting operations continue on April 23, 2026, in the town of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, as wildfires that broke out at two sites in the town the previous day continue.

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US: Aerial Footage Shows Firefighting Near St. Augustine Amid Florida Wildfires

Wildfires have increased across Florida as dry, windy conditions continued to fuel fire danger statewide, with active fires burning nearly 13,000 acres as of Tuesday, April 21, mostly in the northern half of the state. This video, captured from an aircraft at 8,000 feet, shows firefighting operations southwest of St. Augustine, Florida, as red flag warnings and burn restrictions expanded across the region.

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Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force firefighting operations amid a wildfire in Ueno in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force firefighting operations amid a wildfire in Ueno in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

UENOHARA, Japan, Jan. 11 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking news]Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

UENOHARA, Japan, Jan. 11 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

UENOHARA, Japan, Jan. 9 Kyodo - A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn. (Kyodo)

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 11, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows continuing firefighting operations by a helicopter against a wildfire at Mt. Ogi, straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

People including firefighters watch a helicopter engaged in firefighting operations on Mt. Ogi, which straddles the cities of Uenohara and Otsuki in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Jan. 9, 2026, shows a helicopter engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

Wildfire in Yamanashi Pref.

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations at Mt. Ogi straddling Uenohara and Otsuki cities in Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026, as a wildfire that started the previous day continues to burn.

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[Breaking News]Forest fire in eastern Japan

ISEHARA, Japan, Dec. 10 Kyodo - A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations above Mt. Hinata, straddling Isehara and Atsugi cities in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 10, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Forest fire in eastern Japan

Forest fire in eastern Japan

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations above Mt. Hinata, straddling Isehara and Atsugi cities in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 10, 2025.

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Forest fire in eastern Japan

Forest fire in eastern Japan

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations above Mt. Hinata, straddling Isehara and Atsugi cities in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 10, 2025.

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Forest fire in eastern Japan

Forest fire in eastern Japan

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations above Mt. Hinata, straddling Isehara and Atsugi cities in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 10, 2025.

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Forest fire in eastern Japan

Forest fire in eastern Japan

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations above Mt. Hinata, straddling Isehara and Atsugi cities in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 10, 2025.

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Forest fire in eastern Japan

Forest fire in eastern Japan

A helicopter is engaged in firefighting operations above Mt. Hinata, straddling Isehara and Atsugi cities in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 10, 2025.

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Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in the Partanna forest: Canadair and helicopter in action. Pictured is a Canadair during firefighting operations. Partanna Forest in Italy on Septmber 9, 2025. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in the Partanna forest: Canadair and helicopter in action. Pictured is a Canadair during firefighting operations. Partanna Forest in Italy on Septmber 9, 2025. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in the Partanna forest: Canadair and helicopter in action. Pictured is a Canadair during firefighting operations. Partanna Forest in Italy on Septmber 9, 2025. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in the Partanna forest: Canadair and helicopter in action. Pictured is a Canadair during firefighting operations. Partanna Forest in Italy on Septmber 9, 2025. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in the Partanna forest: Canadair and helicopter in action. In the photo, a Canadair during firefighting operations. In the seasonal forestry photo. Partanna Forest in Italy on Septmber 9, 2025. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in Partanna Forest - Italy

Fire in the Partanna forest: Canadair and helicopter in action. Pictured is a Canadair during firefighting operations. Partanna Forest in Italy on Septmber 9, 2025. Photo by Alberto Lo Bianco/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

Armored Firefighting Vehicle in Corsica

File photo dated August 27, 2020 - Fire in the commune of Montegrosso in Balagne - A vegetation fire has been underway since 6 a.m. this Thursday, August 27, 2020, in the Calvi sector of the commune of Montegrosso in the Haute-Corse department. Ten firefighters and seven specialized vehicles from the SIS 2B embarked to join the rescue operations in Aude. Pictured: The armored firefighting vehicles, known as "tanks," unique in France, in action in Corsica during the summer. Designed to operate on terrain inaccessible to conventional vehicles, these vehicles are each capable of holding 4,000 liters of water. They are also suitable for areas with high thermal radiation. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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